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HISTORY 



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HANOVER 



COLUMBIANA COUNTY, 



OHIO. 



1804-1908 



ALLIANCE, OHIO : 

THE REVIEW PUBLISHING CO., 

1908 








PUBLISHED^ 
MRS. WESSIE VOGUES©^G-'^OODS. 
CANTON, OHOd. jj*, 

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to aff tgofie tv^o 6at?e cut ftt^eb anb t»?o0e 
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communitj^ is iffis fittfe t^ofume bebicateb. 



The Family Meeting. 

We are all here! 
Father, mother, sister, brother. 

All who hold each other dear. 
Each place is fill'd; we're all at home; 
Today, let no cold stranger come: 
It is not often thus around 
Our old familiar town we're found: 
Bless then the meeting and the spot; 
For once let be every care forgot; 
Let gentle Peace assert her power, 
And kind Affection rule the hour; 
We're all — all here. 

We're not all here! 
Some are away — the dead ones dear, 
Who throng'd with us this ancient town, 
And gave the hour to guiltless mirth. 
Fate, with a stern relentless hand, 
Look'd in and thinn'd our little band: 
Some, like a night-flash, pass'd away. 
And some sank lingering day by day; 
The quiet grave-yard — some lie there — 
And cruel Ocean has his share: 
We're not all here. 

We are all here! 
Father, mother, sister, brother, 

You that I love with love so dear. 
This may not long of us be said; 
Soon must we join the gather'd dead, 
And by the town we now are round. 
Some other circle will be found. 
Oh! then, that wisdom may we know, 
Which yields a life of peace below; 
So, in the world to follow this. 
May each repeat, in words of bliss. 
We're all — all — here! 

CHARLES SPRAGUE. 



Preface. 



From a sense of love and admiration for the little old home town 
wherein my eyes first oped to the light of day and the perpetuating 
of the history of the town, nestled as it is amid the hills of western 
Columbiana county, has this volume been compiled and written. 

For it we have but one apology, this, that pictures and a brief 
sketch of the lives of all who have in any way added to the material 
interest and welfare of the town could not be included therein. Much 
more could have been written; much of incident and history, we 
know, has been lost. 

To those who have in any way contributed to the work, either 
in well wishes or deed, we cherish the most kindly feeling and regard. 

THE AUTHOR. 




A. V. JOHNSON 
Present Mayor of Hanover. 



History of Hanover 



The township of Hanover, number 15, range 4, is one of the town- 
ships of Columbiana county still retaining the original fixed territorj- 
of six miles square. It is bounded on the north by Butler township, 
on the east by Center and Franklin, on the south by Franklin and 
county of Carroll, and on the west by West township. Within its 
limits were six villages or hamlets, Hanover, New Garden, Gillford, 
Dungannon, Adair and Kensington, the latter being the only one on 
a railroad, this being the Cleveland & Pittsburg; it crossing the 
southwest corner of the township. The town of Hanover lies a little 
south and west of the center of the township. The early settlers 
were from Hanover, Pa., and from the best information obtainable, 
gave their new habitations the name in honor to their old home town. 

In 1804 David and John Sinclair were the only settlers in the 
neighborhood. In the following spring, however, several members 
were added. Enos Ellis settled on this very land in 1805, building 
his primitive home on the spot where Herod Pearce lived for a 
number of years, the place being selected because of the spring of 
water near, a spring in that day being considered an indispensable 
requisite to a site for a home, in fact, a quarter of land destitute 
of good water was considered almost worthless. 

James Milner settled on the quarter now occupied by the town, 
the same year, building his cabin where W. H. Dressier afterward 
lived. John James, the same year, located about half a mile east. 
These three families, Ellis, Milner and James, added to the two 
who came the year previous, made quite a settlement in the then 
woods, so much so that Robert Raley, passing through on a hunting 
expedition, concluded to leave his home lin Pennsylvania, near 
Georgetown, and join them. In the fall of 1805 he built himself a 
cabin, then resigning it to the care of raccoons, 'possums and wild 
turkeys, returned to his home, the following spring moving with his 
family and taking possession. But as early as this the settlers were 
not lonesome, for the ring of the woodman's ax by day and the 
howling of wolves by night were cheerful sounds to those hardy 
grandsires of ours. 

Robert Raley settled northeast of town, and during this same 
year, 1806, numerous other pioneers came to the neighborhood, so 



many, in fact, that the matter of a meeting house, or churcli, was 
considered, and a site selected, this being on the hill where the old 
Sandy Springs Quaker meeting house now stands. 

Most of the early settlers were Quakers or Friends, and natu- 
rally the meeting established was of that denomination. The meet- 
ing house was built of logs in 1807, and served both as a church 
and school house, the first school being held there during the winter 
of 1807-8, Isaac Craig being the first teacher. 

Two reasons have been assigned as to why this particular 
spot was called Sandy Springs. One because of the numerous springfe 
there; the other, that some of the more influential in the work had 
come from the Sandy Spring neighborhood in Maryland. 

Not until 1811 was the village of Hanover platted, the settlers 
prior to that time trading at what was then New Lisbon, this town 
having been laid out in 1802, and made a county seat in 1804. In that 
year, 1811, James Craig purchased from James Milner twenty-fouv 
acres of land, and layed out the village. The first house in that 
place was built on the ground now occupied by the residence of 
Mrs. James Sloan. It was a log structure, combining in style of its 
architecture the most handsome of the designs of that day. The 
principal street of the village was the one running north and south, 
and known as Plymouth. 

James Craig and others organized a stock company and estab- 
lished a store, with Craig as manager, the firm being known as the 
Manufacturing & Mercantile Co., of Sandy. This store building 
stood near where Mrs. James Sloan now lives. Everything used, 
salt, iron, calico, etc., had to be brought from Philadelphia or Balti- 
more, all being carted 300 or 400 miles, over the mountains by 
mules. Naturally, nothing was wasted when brought, neither was ii 
sold for a song. Two bushels of wheat would not more than pay for 
a yard of calico. Salt was higher than it was during Civil war days. 

The hum of the wheel and rattle of loom were signs of plenty 
of good linsey or flannel and the girl who could not make nice linen 
or warm flannel was in poor condition to win the heart and hand of 
any of those sturdy young men who loved the music as made by 
the woodman's ax. Domestic manufacture was the pride of every 
woman. In place of tea brought from China and coffee from Arabia 
at enormous expense, milk or water was used with sassafras and 
spicewood by times for a change. Instead of sugar or molasses from 
the tropics, they used the sap of the tree at their door, and instead 
of the dress goods as today, they had the fabric, every thread of 
which was moistened by sweat of their honest hands. 

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Mr. Craig built a sawmill and grist mill, located near where the 
Disciple church now stands, the grist mill being abandoned about 
1837. The company store failed and a man named Poi^e established 
another, but it, too, soon closed, the owner suiciding by cutting his 
throat. For some time following this George Sloan "and David Arter 
supplied the people with their requirements in dry goods and wares. 

In the year 1812 occurred a memorable excitement in the settle- 
ment. It was just after Hull's surrender and the pepole were very 
fearful of Indians. One night about dark the cry of "Indians" was 
heard, and it quickly spread throughout the settlement. The fright- 
ened people hurriedly prepared to leave, and by the following day 
every man, woman and child, excepting two families, were on their 
way to the Ohio river. Some never stopped until safely across, some 
just reached it, while others did not get so far. Frederick Byard, 
an old Indian fighter, and Robert Raley were the only men left, and 
were, of course, considered very foolhardy in remaining to be 
"butchered by the Indians." Mr. Raley went to the sawmill and 
began work, while his wife went to the woods and milked the de- 
serted cows. She secured enough milk to make two or three cheese 
nd had them nicely put away on the shelf when the fugitives began 
o return. In a few days all were back, but they presented a sorry 
icture. It had been raining and men and women, young men, boys 
^//and blushing damsels, were badly drabbled with mud, some wading 
up and down the mill race to wash the mud from their clothes. The 
whole affair is said to have been a result of a man hunting his cows 
in the evening. 

The first brick house in the town was the one now occupied 
by Walter Schooley. It was built by two brothers, Owen and William 
Williams. One of these brothers died in 1835, a short time after 
his failing in business, and the house, or rather the southeast corner, 
which was then the entire residence, was purchased at sheriff's sale 
by Dr. James Robertson, Sr., the price paid being $3,0(t0. The north- 
east part of the house was built in 1839. During the same year 
James Keys erected the brick house occupied by the late William 
Lawson. The brick used in the building of the house now occupied 
by Grace Nichols were bought from David Miller, having been made 
and burned on the old Miller farm at Adair, one and a half miles 
west of New Garden, on the old State road. Mr. Rhodes, who built 
the house, made offer to i)ay 12 1/^ cents per hundred for hauling the 
brick from the kiln to town, and as there was good sledding at that 
time the farmers and others having teams formed a jolly crowd in 
hauling the bricks across the country in sleds. 



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The village of Hanover got along slowly and uneventfully until 
the projecting of the old Sandy and Beaver canal, the same passing 
in close proximity to the town. This was a vast enterprise and one 
for a time of great promise, and with its building came prospects of 
a rosy future for Hanover. This company was incorporated by act 
of the state legislature Jan. 11, 1826, but work on its excavation 
was not begun until 1832. Samuel Reeder threw out the first shovel 
of earth in the digging of it at Hanover. There was much noise 
and commotion, caused by a spirit of rejoicing at the actual begin- 
ning of work. 

This tumult was, it is said, obnoxious to those of the Friends or 
or Quaker church, they regarding it as wholly unwarranted excite- 
ment. Mr. Reeder was a member of this faith and there was talk of 
"churching him" for the part taken in the matter. 

From 1832 to 1837 work on the canal excavation was steadily 
carried forward. The panic of 1837 greatly depressed progress of 
construction, but in 1845 it revived and in 1847 the work was prac- 
tically completed and the canal became a realized hope. 

When ready to begin work many people were alarmed. In that 
day laborers at work of this character were of Irish nativity, instead 
of Italian and Slavish, as now, and it was not unusual to hear, "The 
Irish are coming; they are great fighters and will kill people." It 
was soon learned, however, that the Irish did not molest any one 
who let them alone, and that they were friends and protectors of 
those friendly toward them. 

The father of Gen. James W. Reilley, of Wellsville, had the con- 
tract of digging a section of the canal along West Fork creek on the 
road from Hanover to Lisbon. At that time the future General was 
in college. His father told his workmen that Jimmy intended being a 
priest, and sometimes would say, "Now b'ys, put on an exthra shovel- 
ful to pay for the larnin' of Jimmy." 

It was the custom that contractors would give the workmen a 
certain number of drinks of whiskey each day, these being termed 
"jiggers." When scarce of hands the number of these daily "jiggers" 
was increased, with generally satisfactory results, but ofttimes with 
depleting results to the working ranks of other contractors. 

The first boat passing along the canal and through the tunnel 
was on January 6, 1848, coming from the east. A large number of 
Hanover people, headed by their band, went out to meet it, doing 
so at the old Frost Mill on the West Fork creek, the boat having 
grounded at a point where the canal crossed the milldam, there 
being a raise of three feet to get from this into the canal channel 

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again, and there was not sufficient water to go over it. In this hour 
of perplexity Morris Miller happened along with seven yoke of oxen 
and with the aid of these and the company all lending a "heave, oh," 
and helping hand the boat was towed up and over the barrier. All 
then got aboard, successfully passing the little tunnel north of Dun- 
gannon (the interior of this, by the way, being one of arched ma- 
sonry) and on to the big tunnel east of Hanover. As this was being 
entered the band struck up another of its spirited and enthusiastic 
selections. The boat went along nicely until at a point where the 
east shaft was located (this being a hole from the surface by means 
of which rock was lifted in the tunneling) a big stone fell and ob- 
structed the channel. On the boat was Edward Sinclair, whose mar- 
riage was to be solemnized at 3 p. m. Trouble was experienced in 
moving the stone and time was fleeting. Sinclair was restless and 
finally in a spirit of desperation exclaimed. "Boys, my time's up," 
and with a bound he leaped overboard, waded and swam to the nether 
shore, the nuptials taking place upon nominally schedule time. In 
the course of an hour or so the obstruction was got aside and amid 
great eclat the boat came into Hanover, stopping and anchoring at 
the lower warehouse. 

Rev. E. W. J. Lindesmith, noted Catholic and clergyman and 
United States army chaplain, when a boy drove a cart in the deep 
canal cut leading to the entrance of the tunnel and ever expressed 
himself as enjoying the work. He was also a passenger on the first 
boat, making the trip from Gillford to the Frost Mill, where it 
floundered for the night, and the next day from Dungannon through 
the big tunnel to Hanover. 

The canal was in operation steadily for three years, its entire 
abandonment occurring about 1854. This was a dry year and the 
divide in the tunnel was dry, boats only plying then of any moment 
from the west as far as Hanover. The "J. P. Hanna," a large boat 
owned by an uncle to the late Senator M. A. Hanna, grounded in 
the mud near Lynchburg, so that it was impossible to move it, and 
here it rotted to pieces. 

During the period of digging the canal and its active operation, 
Hanover reached the zenith of its business history. During its con- 
struction the population within the incorporate limits was 1,200, 
and taking into enumeration those residing adjacent, the number was 
swelled to 2,000. From the town east to the tunnel entrance was 
one expanse of tenements, homes of canal workmen. 

In 1834 Michael Arter, George Brown and Howard Potter pur- 
chased land along the town, this location being the present business 

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portion of the village. The land hitherto had been a swamp, but it 
was excellently drained and improvements grew apace, lots selling 
readily. 

In 1834, four taverns, or hotels, as they are called today, were 
noted for the town. In 1836 seven general stores and two additional 
places where only grocei'ies were sold were business enterprises of 
the town. Of those conducting same, the names of two cannot be 
recalled. The others were George Sloan, David Arter, Eli Davidson, 
James McQuilkin, John Eudly, Theodore Armstrong and Theodore 
Stratton. 




THE TOWN PUMP. 

The first and only public well in Hanover was dug in 1845, and 
in all these intervening sixty-three years has been in constant 
service, supplying drink and cooling the parched tongues of both 
man and beast. It stands at the roadside just west of the Mansion 
House, and seldom an hour of the day passes but that some one 



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is not partaking of its crystal waters. It is only an ordinary well, the 
pump of the pattern crude and old, the style that of the pump makers 
of the days of our forefathers, carved from a suitable log, drawn 
in for the purpose from the woodland, but it yet is a prided landmark 
in the history of the town. The old town pump — 



Hail to thee, old town pump. 
Thy pattern quaint and worn. 

We greet thee still with welcome heart 
In sunshine and in storm. 

With creaking voice, thou answer'st all 
Who yet converse with thee 

And fillest the cup of each and all 
With nectar pure and free. 

Thy voice, how like to that of man. 
When age has creased the brow. 

And Time, with ever fleeting years. 
Has withered hand and bough. 

Old Town Pump! We greet thee, 

Friends of the long ago; 
And as we gather round thee now. 

Sweet recollections flow. 

Flow free as does thy water's yet 

To days long passed away. 
Old friend, we shake, and greet again 

This glad Home Coming Day. 



June 5, 1859, was a cheerless, cold day, the morning being the 
memorable frost in which wheat and all vegetation was killed. Mrs. 
Mary Sweeney had lifted her tomato plants from the garden and 
taken them in the house the night previous and thus became the 
envy of all Hanover, having the only plants in the township. 



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MILLS, Etc. 

The old Independence mill, which stood half way between Han- 
over and Kensington, was owned by George Freace and Thomas 
♦Richards, and was rented by Burton Sinclair in 1845 at $100 per 
year. He operated all departments, falling, grist, carding and saw 
mill. 

The Independence, with the exception of the old Brown mill north 
of town, was the only mill in this part of the county- to be operated 
by water power. Water was carried to it by means of a ditch, be- 
ginning in the vale north of the canal site at a point near the resi- 
dence of Florents Sheraw. 

In those days another grist mill, operated by water, was located 
near Kensington. It was built by Samuel Holland, water being con- 
veyed to it through an open channel, or race, from the valley east 
of Kensington. Traces of this race can yet be seen. Its water 
supply, however, soon failed, and its owner installed a large tramp 
power. Five big steers were used in propelling it. Linseed was 
ground and linseed oil made for several years. This mill was built 
and in operation before Independence mill. 

Another sawmill was also located and operated just inside the 
entrance to the now Joseph Marshall farm, its owner being Garrion 
Ellis. This mill was erected by Burton Sinclair, water used for its 
operation being secured from springs on the Calvin Cooper farm, 
now owned by Charles Wernet. 

Samuel Brown entered two quarters of land north of town, build- 
ing a log grist mill structure, this being located south of the now 
Grim mill. The water in the operation of this was secured by means 
of a dam constructed in the vale, at north side of farm now owned 
by Edwin Button. Traces of breastworks and waterway to this 
mill can still be also seen. 

This mill was later rebuilt by William Schooley, who placed 
a second story of frame on the log part. In 1851 Samuel Fox, father 
of Seth Fox, put in a boiler and engine. 

That known as the Grim mill was built by Burton Sinclair and 
Henry McCann. The frame was raised June 4, 1859,*** some who 
assisted in raising it helping to place the rafters on the Disciple 
church the same day. This mill was always operated by steam 
power. 

Lawson and Levinger purchased the lower mill property after 
Mr. Sloan's death in 1870, and controlled it for a number of years, 
when it passed into the hands of Mr. Ruble. The mill is four stories 
high and can manufacture about thirty barrels of flour per day. 

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In 1835 a man from Salem built, and operated a foundry plant in 
Hanover. It was later bought by a man named Kingsley, who con- 
ducted it for a number of years. 

A distillery for the making of whiskey, operated by the firm of 
Lockard «S; Kennedy, was located on the lot to the rear of the Disciple 
church in 1829. This was later abandoned and in 1832 or 1833 
another was established by Jpshua Stackhouse, son of Benjamin 
Stackhouse, one of the earlier settlers, this being located southwest 
of the hotel. 

About this time there were also two other distilleries near town, 
one owned by Samuel Sinclair, on what was later the John Merrick 
farm, thi-ee miles northwest, the other owned by Joseph Figley, 
located on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Chas. Winder. Harmon 
Brown was another man in early days conducting a distillery. 

The first sawmill erected at Hanover stood at or near the corner 
of what is now Canal and Plymouth streets. It was operated by 
water power, the same water providing power for the old grist mill, 
built in 1829. 

**Almost all the sawed timbers used in building the Arter & 
Nichols warehouse were gotten out at this mill, the same being 
furnished by Burton Sinclair, who operated it at the time of its 
building. 

Two tanneries added zest to the business enterprise, one owned 
by A. R. Arter, the other by John Levinger. Henry Walser was con- 
ducting a carriage and wagon manufactory with an extensive trade. 
Lewis Milbourn was engaged in sawmill work, owning then what 
was known as the old Independence mill, located on the Falcon farm 
on the Kensington road. J. B. McCrea was the cabinet maker and fur- 
niture dealer. Ickes, Cain & Cochran,, Ai'ter & Swearingen, Pearce 
& Brown, were the general merchandising firms, each having splen- 
didly well stocked stores. Joseph Hesten and Levi Reeder were 
partners looking to the interests of the drug trade. The boot and 
shoe man was W. L. Parthe, while the harness and saddlery industry 
was well cared for by Jacob Lindesmith. J. B. Taylor and L. D. Cope 
v/ere grocers and provision men. George Ickes and his mother were 
"mine hosts" at the Mansion House, one of the most popular hotels 
of that day in Eastern Ohio, while Thomas Richards and Lawrence 
Ling conducted other lodging places in accommodation of the travel- 
ing public. 

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OLD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 

The Pi'esbyterian church organization was organized about 1830. 
the first church edifice being a frame structure, located south of 
the present one. 

The next edifice was of brick and was erected on the hill in the 
northeast part of town in 1841, the trustees in charge of the build- 
ing being George Sloan, James Robertson, Hugh Jordan, Samuel 
McClellan, George Long and Hugh Lee. The decision as to the 
matter of building either brick or frame was decided In accordance 
with the amount of money subscribed. 

At the conclusion to build a new church, location was first 
chosen in southeast part of town, where Howard street intersects 
Dungannon road, and work was begun. The ground was of a swampy 
character then, and when the walls were partially up they settled 
and cracked and the other site was at once chosen and the one where 
work was commenced was abandoned. 

Contract for stone foundation was awarded Frederick Taggart 
at 75 cents per perch, he to lay range stones and sills for $3, the 
same to be completed by June 1. James McBride and George Hausel- 
man received contract to furnish 7,000 bricks, delivered at $3.43 per 
thousand. W. F. Gardner laid the brick, furnishing his own labor, 
at $2 per thousand. Carpenter work was awarded Joseph Robertson, 
he to furinsh material, except nails, and do the building, window 



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fames $1.50 each, window sashes, seven cents per light; fancy window 
frame, $5; door frames, $10; floors, $3.75 per square; joists and 
iroof, $3 per square. John Robertson and Elimelech Swearingen were 
named to see that work was done according to contract. The first 
subscription not being sufficient, a second was called for, all being 
'completed in 1843. 

The pastor in charge at this time was Rev. James Robertson, 
father of James, and John, as above mentioned. He was a native 
of Perthshire, Scotland, educated in that country and came as a 
missionary to Charlottetown, Cape Breton Island, at mouth of St. 
Lawrence river. Later he served as pastor in Scotch settlements 
of Genessee, N. Y., and in Columbiana county, near- WellsviUe, finally 
coming to Hanover. He established a number of churches in this 
part of the state, among them that of Bethesda, four miles south. He 
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. ifieorge Sloan, December 13, 
1856, his remains reposing in the cemetery west of town. 




NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 



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M. E. CHURCH. 

There were seven charter or original members of the Methodist 
Episcopal church, Joseph and Elizabeth Hilleman, Mr. and Mrs. 
James Kynett, Hannah Ball, Charlotte Arter and Mrs. Vernon. The 
society was organized in 1834 with Joseph Hillerman as leader. He 
with Michael Arter and Joseph Myers were first trustees. 

The first church structure was erected in 1837, which after 
being used as both church and school for a year, received an addition 
of a second story. Preaching services had previously been held in 
the Disciple church. 

June 30, 1876, the building was demolished by a violent wind 
storm which swept over the town. Upon its ruins was the present 
church edifice built, it being completed in 1877. 

Among the roll of ministers who have been stationed here are 
the Revs. Alcinus, Young, Eddy, Gardner, Montgomery, Grouse, 
Petty, Weekly, McGlure. Jordan, Ellett, Rogers, MTiGregbf , "'King,' 
Slutz, Roller, Robbihs, • McGall, Wright, - Vogleseng, Gulp, Sparks, 
Stevens, Anderson, Nulton, Baker, Russell, Martin and Mummy. 



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DISCIPLE CHURCH. 

Christian church history in Hanover dates back to 1820. Enos 
Ellis was chief leader in its organization. Its early preachers came 
over from Kentucky, among these being Revs. Seachrist, Hughes 
and others. The first house of worship was a log cabin south of the 
village. 

About 1825 dissensions arose in the church, owing to the intro- 
duction of what was then known as "Disciple doctrine." This In 
1830 resulted in a victory for the Disciple element, they absorbing 
well nigh the entire congregation. They reorganized according to 
their faith, leaving the Christians to pass from view. At this time 
the congregation numbered about 100, Joseph Rhodes and Christian 
Keith being prominent in the society. An addition to the log 
church was built, it serving as a church until 1859, when the present 
edifice was built. 

Among ministers laboring in this church since 1830, the names 
of Revs. John Whitacre, Wesley Lamphere, John Henry, ........ 

Van Vorhes, James Hartzell, Cyrus Bosworth, C. W. Huffer and Har- 
rison Jones. 



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HANOVER SCHOOLS 




OLD SCHOOL HOUSE 



These schools that are now known far and near, like almost 
everything of worth, had a small and obscure beginning. We only 
feel sorry that their earlier history is not more complete. 

The first recorded school teacher of whom we can obtain any 
certain facts was Prof. Andrew Pettit, and the first school house, 
aside from secular schools, was located in the Armstrong district, 
known now as "Tunnel Hill." The old log school house then stood 
on the top of the hill, west of the present one, where the lands of 
Rezin Brown, William Haessly and Taylor Temple corners join. Here 
the children of all of what was then known as the town of Hanover 
attended school. 

The first school of which we have any knowledge in the town of 
Hanover was in a building now owned by Joel Winders. 

Prof. Willet taught here in 1832. Previous to that there was 
no record of any special teacher. 

School was held in the old Disciple church south of the canal on 
top of "First Hill." In the years 1834-35-36-37, in the Presbyterian 
church, and from there to the M. E. church, where school was held 
for several years. 

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The schools were now moved from the Presbyterian to the 
M. E. church, in the basement of which the rod and ferule held swaj' 
for several years. Here it was that Professors Chester Reeder, Wil- 
liam Gore, Mr. Porter, Jesse Markham, Miss Makham and James 
Seymour, together with several others whose names could not be 
obtained, continued their labors in training the "young ideas how to 
shoot." 

Mr. James Sloan furnishes us with the facts, that the first school 
taught in the town of Hanover was held in one end of Isaac Craig's 
blacksmith shop, which was a log structure, located on the lot now 
occupied by the M. E. parsonage, and was then moved to where we 
located it in the beginning of this article. 

The Union school was organized in 1849 and Reuben McMillen 
was the first principal, his wife, Susan, the secondary, and Adaline 
McClellan the primary teachers. 

This brings us up to what we of a later period know as thje 
"Old Hanover Union School House," which was built in the spring 
and summer of 1855, and destroyed by fire on May 15, 1888, and 
around which many fond memories of the writer yet cling. These 
fond recollections are still with all who yet remain and" will be until 
death closes the eyes of all for the last time on eWh. The first 
superintendent to teach in this building was Prof. J. C. Breckinridge, 
who was followed by Prof. William Dressier, Asbury. Arter, Jesse 
Markham, Sallie Voglesong, A. M. Norris, J. P. Todd and others. 

The present brick structure was erected by Contractor Richard 
Brightwell, a colored gentleman, who when a young man, learned 
tihe tanner's trade with Michael Arter. Prof. M. D. Merrick was the 
^rst superintendent of the school held in the new house. 
i It was in the old building and under the supervision of Prof, 
ivilliam H. Dressier that the schools reached their highest point in 
ijhe literary arena. During his reign as superintendent, which com- 
menced with the fall term of 1856, and ended with the winter term of 
1862, he publicly stated at the close of the term 'that he had sent 
6ut and had had under his instructions during thatHime 37 ministers, 
i? lawyers, 11 physicians and 180 school teachers, besides merchants, 
iDOOkkeepers and men and women of various other occupations in 
life. During the administration of Mr. Dressier the Hanover Literary 
society reached its zenith. It was nothing uncommon for the society 
to open at 7:30 p. m. and to continue without recess until 11:30 and 
12 o'clock midnight. Many able debates were made in this old so- 
ciety, which proved of great benefit to many through after life. 

The schools then lapsed somewhat, but were again revived by 
Prof. James H. Weaver and Prof. A. M. Stevenson and the old literary 

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spirit spiling up and again we were at the liead of the county in 
literary work. This was so stated by Harvey Morrison, Esq., one 
of the county examiners, whose pleasure it was to attend one of 
these meetings. We may not, perhaps, have everything just in 
chronological order, but it contains the facts of the old school, and 
how it was brought about from the start. Should this ever fall to 
the eyes of any who attended here they perhaps can, like the writer, 
recall many fond recollections of the past, that in a iew more short 
years will fade forever from memory, to live alone in the great 
beyond. 



Sallie Smith. 
Mary Voglesong. 
Laura Yates. 



SCHOOL TEACHERS. 

Lizzie McQuilken. 
T. R. Smith. 
Lizzie Atterholt. 



Miss Kuhn. 
Charles Lins 
L. F. Ling. 



Minnie Fawcett. 



Annie Sinclair. 



Mable Ray. 



Rosa Hoffee. 




NEW SCHOOL HOUSE 



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RAILROADS 

The saddest and most unfortunate of all the history in the annals 
of Hanover is that of railroads. In its grasp lay the location of the 
Cleveland & Pittsburg railway in 1852, and the fact that its trains 
are not thundering through the vale wherein nestles the village is 
due to a misjudgment as to the feasibility of routes and a slight 
travesty on the dignity of one who held the situation in his hands. 

One of the original surveys for the road and the one really 
decided upon by the officials, passed at a point near where the 
creamery building now stands, thence running just west of Adair 
in the northwest corner of the township, and by way of "North 
Georgetown to Alliance. James Farmer of Salineville, a man promi- 
nent in the building and promotion of the road, called a meeting in 
its interest for Hanover. When the meeting assembled influential 
men of the town were present. Mr. Farmer arose and spoke, among 
other things saying that if the people of Hanover would take stock 
or subscribe $10,000 toward its building the road would be assured 
for the town. There was a moment of reflection in consideration 
of the matter, when one of the number present arose and with a 
characteristic smile remarked that the money would not be paid, 
that the road could not other than be built on that survey, as it 
was shortest and best. This talk ruffled the sensitive nature of 
Mr. Farmer and he gave reply, "We'll show you! We'll build it just 
near enough so you can hear the whistle," and immediately left. 
George Sloan later seen Mr. Farmer and agreed to take the $10,000 
stock himself, but imagine, if you can, Mr. Sloan's chagrin and feeling 
when came the answer, "You're too late, George, the route is fixed. 
You'll hear the whistle." Thus an opportunity was lost, the road 
was built one and a half miles to the leeward and the whistle is 
heard day by day. Had the road been located by the Hanover sur- 
vey, the line to Alliance would have been seven miles shorter, with 
a better grade and the terminal of the Tuscarawas branch at Hanover 
instead of Bayard. On this old original survey was the new road 
made by the railway oflflcials in their prospecting for a second track 
for the road in 1906. 

Later a horse railway was promoted from Hanover to the sta- 
tion, portions of the roadbed being yet plainly visible, but the project 
was later abandoned and a "hack line" established, the same yet 
plying the intervening distance. 

Railroad surveys have since from time to time been run through 
Hanover, but nothing ever materialized. In 1872 a narrow gauge 

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road, known as the Ohio & Toledo, was promulgated, this route 
passing along the line of the canal in this section, and a roadbed 
was actually graded from the town west for some distance, hope 
running high at this time, but it, too, went glimmering. At a more 
recent date a "cut off" line was surveyed from Smith's Ferry to 
Kensington by the Pennsylvania company, right of way being secured 
across the Big Sandy & Beaver canal tunnel and payment made for 
same, but this project, too, lies dormant. 




HENRY McDANIEL. 



Henry McDaniel is the son of Stephan McDaniel. He was born 
in Hanover, and has lived there all his life. The picture is that of 
his little home on the Arter farm, where he has lived the last few 
years. 

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During the Civil War Period 

During the Civil war period the ever-patriotic spirit of the citi- 
zens of Hanover and the people of the township was clearly demon- 
strated. According to records on file in the war department at 
Washington, Hanover, according to population, furnished more men 
for the war in defense of the Union than any township in the United 
States. More than a hundred enlisted in the service from Hanover 
alone. 

Prior to the war, while anti-slavery agitation was at its height, 
Hanover took active interest and became an important station on 
the "Underground Railroad." The "underground railway" was a 
sobriquet applied to routes from the slave holding districts, whereby 
slaves were" aided to escape thralldom^ by their transportation to 
Canda, where freedom was allowed them. This was done in direct 
contraversion to law and was carried out generally under cover of 
night and in the most secret, quiet manner possible. Stations were 
homes where the blacks being transported were concealed during 
the day. Among the Hanover homes where these escaped slaves 
were thus befriended were those of Michael Arter, Daniel Voglesong, 
George Sloan and Dr. James Robertson. 

In days of anti-slavery spirit, people walked as much as fifteen 
or twenty miles to even attend small meetings and some were even 
known to walk to Massillon, a distance of perhaps forty miles, to 
attend an anti-slavery convention. 

Hope of returning peace following the close of the war in 1865, 
after news of the fall of Richmond flashed over the land brought 
days of wild rejoicing in Hanover. It was broken, however, by the 
later news that Abraham Lincoln had fallen, a victim to an assassin's 
bullet, and a martyr to the love and devotion in the cause of his 
country. This dark hour in the nation's history produced much con- 
cern and lament and it was seeming hard for the people to take up 
the burden of their duties again, nor was it a grief that ended 
with a day. 

Such facts indicate the self-sacrificing spirit of those who early 
enlisted in this, their unpopular cause. 

Not alone did the white brethren give voice to the demand for 
universal freedom, but the escaped slaves also joined in the mighty 
anthem whose quickening burden swelling to amplest volume rolled 
from sea to sea. Among the fugitives were William Wl Brown, 

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called Wiliam Box Brown, because of having escaped from slavery 
concealed in a store box; and Joe Mason, who cheered on the cause 
with vigorous songs, adopted from plantation melodies, but not 
weighted with plantation sentiments. The following, with additional 
stanzas, as sung by Brown was a favorite: 

Ho! the car Emancipation 
Rides majestic through the nation, 
Bearing on its train the story, 
Liberty a nation's glory. 

Roll it aloAg 
Throughout the nation, 
Freedom car Emancipation. 




ARTER WAREHOUSE 
The Only Seven-Story Build- 
ing in Hanover. 



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MORGAN^S RAID 




GEN. JOHN A. MORGAN, 
Repulsed at Hanover, Ohio, July, 1863. 



General Morgan thought Hanover was a fortified town. Jack 
Henry scared him. 

Sunday morning, July 26, 1S63, was a bright and beautiful one. 
Almost all the children and many grown people had assembled at 
a Sunday school in the M. E. church. 

About 9:30 a. m. Reason Pritchard stepped to the church door 
and told Rev. George Voglesong, superintendent, that Morgan and 
his raiders were approaching and that it would be better to inform 
the school, rather than have all massacred right there in the church. 

Rev. Voglesong then said to the school: "The rebel general, 
John Morgan, with his army, is about five miles south of here and 
is coming at the rate of five miles per hour." 

It is needless to say the school adjourned and that, too, without 
the usual benediction or long doxology. Everyone made a rush to 

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get out the doors, many crying and screaming, while down town 
drums were beating and people were yelling as hard as they could. 
This merely added to the consternation and excitement of those at 
church. By the time the church people were down town the street 
was flilled with people and a sheepskin band was sending forth soul- 
stirring strains of music on the public square. 

The "Hanover cannon," a formidable piece of artillery about two 
feet long, was brought out and with A. J. Henry as chief gunner, was 
fired several times to warn the people of the danger and to intimi- 
date Morgan and compel him to take another direction. Finally, 
Mr. Henry loaded the gun with lead slugs and placing it in position 
to sweep the old canal bridge, declared he would "annihilate Morgan 
and his entire rebel force" should they attempt to cross. 

In the meantime Rev. Joseph Kreusch, captain of the Home 
Guards, was busily engaged trying to rally his company; he parad- 
ing up and down street with an old flint-lock shotgun belonging to 
Thomas Ickes. It had been quite a weapon in its day, but at this 
time had no hammer or lock. This made no difference to Mr. 
Kreusch, as it was a gun, and guns were scarce, especially just 
when they were most needed. 

At this itme there was an unusual stir on First street, and 
Dr. Yates, Hugh D. McCrea, James Cochran, Isaac Shaw and others 
were seen rushing their horses out of town to prevent their falling 
into Morgan's hands. It was a lively race, but they won, Morgan 
having changed his course at Bethesda church, going toward Dun- 
gannon. 

Jack Henry still maintains the firing of the "Hanover cannon" 
frightened Morgan away. Shortly after noon a heavy cloud of dust 
was seen to the southwest. This was reported by lookouts on top 
of Arter's warehouse, and excitement was again intense. At all 
blacksmith shops men were busily moulding bullets and Theodore 
Arter continued to deal out powder, lead and caps. 

The unusual dust, however, was soon explained when Rev. John 
Rogers, a Methodist preacher, who had formerly preached at Han- 
over, rode in at the head of a hundred and fifty men, armed with 
old shotguns, squirrel rifles and muskets. They presented a formid- 
able appearance and would no doubt have made it warm for Morgan 
had they caught him. 

After feeding his horses and men Rev. Rogers started toward 
Dungannon in hot pursuit of the enemy, but had not gone far when 
he was met by a messenger, who informed him that Morgan had 
surrendered to General Shackleford near West Point, about eight 



miles east of Hanover. Captain Rogers wiieeled iiis troop and rode 
back to Hanover. As thiey arrived one of General Shackleford's troop- 
ers came in riding a horse and leading another. As he was rather 
tough looking he was arrested as a rebel. He said he was a Union 
soldier on a "French" home to see his family near Salem. Not satis- 
fied by this the troopers marched him to Salineville as a prisoner 
of war, his comrades having lots of amusement at his being captured 
by a lot of home guard soldiers. 

Passing through town again next day, having been granted a 
six days' furlough, he said he was glad he had been taken back, as 
he had a six days' leave instead of one. 




OLD OUT-DOOR BAKE OVEN 



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A. E. MELBOURN 



HANOVER POSTOFFICE 

A postoffice was established at Hanover about 1812, when James 
Craig was postmaster. At that time the name of the postoffice was 
Hanoverton, as there was already a Hanover in Ohio. After the 
failure of the company store which Craig managed, the postoffice 
was discontinued for a time. Then in 1832 Owen Williams was 
appointed postmaster. George Freace was the next postmaster, in 
1837, and after him the office was held by the following persons: 
Henry Freace, J. R. Arter, William Hamilton, A. N. Kinear, George 
Akers, Phillip Voglesong, Herod Pearce, Edwin Strohn, Stephen 
Keith, Fretty Johnson, Mary West, J. B. Speidel and A. E. Mel- 
bourne, who is the present postmaster, being appointed June 23, 
1897, and taking charge of the office July 1, 1897. 



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Hanover Fire Company 



About 1840 Hanover organized a fire engine company, with 
A. N. Kinear as foreman, and it flourislied well for a few years, but 
conflagrations being exceedingly rare, the members lost interest 
in the company, and the organization was gradually dissolved. About 
1860 the company was revived, only to pass, however, through a 
simiilar experience, which ended in dissolution. The old hand fire 
engine is still at hand, but somewhat rusty from disuse, and would 
probably in case of a fire be passed over in favor of the old-fashioned 
bucket brigade. 



Secret Societies of Hanover 

The Order of Free and Accepted Masons was organized October 
21, 1868, with ten charter members; at this time (1908) has a mem- 
bership of 69. 

Eastern Star, ladies' auxiliary of the Masonic lodge, organized 
October 25, 1905, with 25 charter members; at the present time (1908) 
has 55 members. 

Dennison Post No. 251, G. A. R., dates back to 1864, following the 
return of the boys of Co. C, 143d O. V. I. They all become members. 

The Knights of Maccabees was instituted April 19, 1889. 

The order of Lady Maccabees came into being January 29, 1902. 



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A BIT OF ROMANCE 

One mile west of the village of Hanover is located the "Friends' 
Sandy Springs Meeting House." It has been a substantial brick 
building, erected about 1827, foUovi^ing a log structure of earlier 
date. Four or five acres of land was donated to the Society about 
one hundred years ago, as a site for a house of worship, and for a 
burial ground. More than half of the land is covered with a growth 
of native timber. Near the eastern border of this tract there are 
two hickory trees, which really appear as one tree near the ground. 
They are probably fifteen inches in diameter and sixty feet high, 
growing with a partial twist one with the other. 

The chief interest in those trees is on account of a romance as- 
sociated with them. Those who are acquainted with the histoiy of 
the Society of Friends, know that a division of the Society took place 
in the early part of the second decade of eighteen hundred, each di- 
vision claiming the name of "Friends," but became distinguished as 
"Orthodox" and "Hicksites." Previous to the division a young man 
and a young woman, both members of Sandy meeting, had entered 
into a marriage engagement, which was to be solemnized by a 
public marriage in course of time, as laid down by Friends' discipline. 
While the marriage engagement was pending the division came. The 
young woman's family going with the Orthodox party, while the 
young man's family went with the Hicksites. The young woman 
began to intimate to her bethrothed the impropriety of their becom- 
ing married, as the two families had become separated in their re- 
ligious associations, asserting there would be a lack of harmony that 
was essential to a happy life. The young man could not see that 
they should break off their engagement, but plead for a fulfillment 
of the contract. Several interviews took place between the parties 
without definite conclusion. Finally it was agreed that on a par- 
ticular day of meeting for worship, when the congregation should 
be dismissed, they would retire a short distance to a private spot, 
and determine what should be the final settlement. They met as 
agreed upon, she more decided in the opinion that the marriage en- 
gagement should be broken than ever, he pleading for its fulfillment. 

In his confusion and embarrassment he had laid hold on two 
small hickory bushes growing at the spot where they were standing, 
and was in the act of pleating them together, when the young 
woman, noticing the act, asked: "What is thee doing that for?" He 
replied, "If these grow together so would our hearts grow if we 

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marry." His pleading availed nothing. Then and there she declared 
the marriage engagement null and void. 

Those small bushes lived and grew, and now after more than 
three quarters of a century, carry the effects of the pleating given 
them by the young man, and are trees as described above, and stand 
as meroials of a broken marriage contract. 

The facts in this bit of history were related a few years ago to 
the writer by a nephew of the young woman, now deceased, but 
himself a life long member of Sandy Spring meeting. 

The foregoing article refers to Hannah Miller, who afterward 
was married to Jacob Reeder, and the young man in question was 
Jesse Farington, who afterward attempted to speak in meeting at 
Sandy Spring, and when ordered to sit down and be quiet, refused, 
so four men picked him up and carried him out and as they were 
doing it he exclaimed: "Behold, I am more highly honored than was 
the Savior. He rode one ass, but, behold! I am carried by four." 



THE HANOVER RIFLES. 

Hanover Village many years ago boasted the possession of a crack 
military company, known as the Hanover Rifles. The company was 
organized about 1833, when military order ran rampant, with sixty 
members. Edwin Rhodes was the captain and Samuel Fox first lieu- 
tenant. Captain Rhodes was shortly afterwards chosen major in 
the militia, and resigning his command of the rifles, was succeeded by 
Joseph Brown. The company paraded occasionally in showy uniforms 
of white with red sashes, and was the sensation for seven years. 
Then military enthusiasm declined and it passed gradually out of ex- 
istence. 



May 30, 1896, the soldiers' monument was dedicated in Hanover 
cemetery by Rev. Slator and G. A. R. Post at 10 o'clock a. m. Rev. 
Elder delivered memorial sermon at 2 p. m. in Presbyterian church. 
Monument cost $200. 



July 1st, 1896, well drilled in Hanover cemetery by Leander Mil- 
ler, 135 feet deep into solid rock, and got 50 feet of water. August, 
1896, a windmill erected on said well by Fremont Post, by order of 
township trustees. 

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BIOGRAPHICAL 




MR. AND MRS. GEORGE SLOAN. 



George Sloan was bora in Ireland in 1798. Coming to Hanover in 
1824, he started in the mercantile business, and he also owned the 
flour mill. The next year he married, at Bethesda, Jessie, daughter 
of Rev. James Robertson, the first pastor of the Hanover Presbyterian 
church. Soon after his marriage he built the brick house in which 
they lived all their married life. 

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REV. ISRAEL ARCHBOLD. 

Rev. Israel Archbold was born November 24, 1807, the eleventh 
in a family of twelve children, his father dying when he was eleven 
years old. Soon after becoming of age he left his Virginia home and 
for a time taught school in Washington -county, Ohio. March 1, 1834, 
he was licensed a local preacher at Marietta, preaching for a time on 
the Parkersburg circuit in place of a minister who was ill. Sep- 
tember 25, 1834, he was married to Frances Foster Dana at Newport 
and in 1857 was appointed to Hanover circuit. He died May 18, 
1860, his remains being interred in Hanover cemetery, but were 
later removed to Woodlawn at Titusville, Pa., where they rest beside 
those of his devoted wife. Of his marriage was born seven children: 
William Dana, James Edward, Phebe Maria, Charles Wesley, Mary 
Elizabeth, John Dustin and Frances Ann. Mr. Archbold was a kind, 
loving husband and father, a man of great frankness, tender sympathy 
and unbounded generosity. 



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REV. ISRAEL ARCHBOLD 




MRS. REV. ISRAEL ARCHBOLD 



MICHAEL ARTER. 

Michael Arter, pioneer, many years prominent man in Hanover, 
moved from New Lisbon to the village in 1817. He was tanner by- 
trade, establishing himself in business soon after arrival, and carry- 
ing on the work until 1849, when he was succeeded by his son, A. R. 
Arter. Mr. Arter was active in anti-slavery movements, his home 
being important station on "underground railroad." He filled many 
positions of trust, was treasurer Sandy & Beaver Canal Co., commis- 
sioner of his county, and justice of the peace. He was also the first 
mayor of the town. 



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MICHAEL ARTER 




LYDIA ARTER 




DR. JAMES ROBERTSON 




MRS. JAMES ROBERTSON 




LUCRETIA ROBERTSON SEYMOUR 




FLORA ROBERTSON BROWN 



JAMES ROBERTSON, M. D. 

Hanover has been the home of one of the most distinguished 
physicians and surgeons in eastern Ohio, James Robertson, M. D. 

Dr. Robertson was the son of the Rev. James Robertson, a Pres- 
byterian minister of Blair Athol, Scotland, and was born in Perth- 
shire, May 19th, 1800. The family came to America in 1813. Dr. 
Robertson studied medicine under Dr. Potter, of New Lisbon, Ohio, 
and at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. 

He settled in Hanoverton in 1823. In 1827 he married Miss 
Anna Eliza Scott, the only child of David Scott, of New Lisbon, and 
formerly of Cecil county, Maryland. She was born June 21st, 1806. 
Mrs. Robertson was a woman of great culture and fine mental and 
spiritual endowments. She was the sustaining power of the home, 
a perpetual benediction. Her quiet spirituality and strong convic- 
tions were a great force in the family, and left their imprint on every 
child. "Her children arise up and call her blessed." Dr. and Mrs. 
Robertson had eight children: Katherine (married John M. Kuhn, 
M. D.), Strowan S. (who studied medicine and succeeded his father), 
Lucretia (married James H. Seymour, M. D.), Walter S. (who studied 
dentistry), Fergus S. (who became a hardware merchant), Floi'a 
(married Rev. William Y. Brown, D. D., a Presbyterian minister), 
Oscar (died in infancy), Janet (married first A. P. Nicholas, and sub- 
sequently Major Mortimer A. Higley, a banker in Cedar Rapids, 
Iowa). 

Dr. Robertson was said to be "che best known man in the 
county." He was a man of fine physical presence and vigor, of 
great professional skill and devotion, and had a very warm heart. 
He was specially prominent in the anti-slavery movement before the 
civil war, his house be a station on the famous "Underground Rail- 
road." 

Dr. Robertson was active in the temperance reform. He was 
faithful in the support of the church. While contributing liberallj' 
to other denominations, he was a thorough Calvinist and Presbyterian 
in doctrinal belief, and one of the most regular attendants upon the 
ministration of the Gospel. 

The lavish, warm-hearted hospitality of Dr. Robertson and his 
wife was appreciated by the clergy, and his home was often spoken 
of as "the Presbyterian Minister's Hotel." 

His professional life in Hanoverton covered a period of over 
forty years, and was characterized by a kind regard for those to whom 
sickness was a double burden — the poor. His reputation as a phy- 
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within a radious of forty or fifty miles, and occasionally to greater 
distances. He was tireless in his professional work. During a season 
of epidemic of malignant fever, which occurred one winter, he is said 
to have gone for six weeks with scarcely any sleep, excepting what 
he got in his sleigh while hurriedly driven from patient to patient. 
"A vision of this grand hero comes to my mind," writes a friend, 
when I read of Ian MacLaren's Doctor of the Old School." Like him, 
James Robertson was Scotch, and like William MacLure he proved 
that "Greater love hath no man than thir, that a man lay down his 
life for his friends." 

Dr. Robertson died in 1868 in the triumph of his faith in Christ. 
Two years later his devoted wife joined him in the Heavenly Home. 
They sleep together in the family lot in Grove Hill cemetery, Han.- 
overton, Ohio. Only two of the family are living at this' date: Mrs. 
Seymour and Mrs. Brown, both of Philadelphia, Pa. 




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REV. GEORGE VOGLESONG. 




MRS. REV. GEORGE VOGLESONG 



REV. GEORGE VOGLESONG. 

Rev. George Voglesong, one of the landmarks in the early Metho- 
dism of Ohio, was a resident of Hanover for nearly half a century, 
being known in his time by nearly every man, woman and child 
throughout the community for miles around. 

He was born January 3, 1818, at Oxford, Adams county. Pa., and 
removed with his widowed mother and her family of eleven children 
to Columbiana, Ohio, in 1838. In 1844 he was licensed to preach 
and in 1856 was ordained an elder by Bishop J. R. Ames at Salem, O. 

Rev. Voglesong became useful in the church and active in its 
every department, especially in that of revival and camp meeting 
work, for which he became well known and popular throughout 
eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. 

Rev. Voglesong was married in 1840 to Mrs. Ann S. Kuntz, who 
proved a faithful companion and helpmeet through fifty-seven years 
of married and ministerial life. Mrs. Voglesong's parents were Mr. 
and Mrs. William Hillerman, Puritan Quakers, who moved from 
Philadelphia, Pa., to New Lisbon, when she was quite young. Hera 
her marriage with Rev. Voglesong took place. 

After marriage the family home was taken up at Hanover and 
here they lived until 1889, when they moved to Elyria. 

In May, 1890, Rev. and Mrs. Voglesong celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary at Elyria, on which occasion were present all 
of their seven children, there having never occurred a death in the 
family to that date. 

The decease of Mrs. Voglesong in April, 1897, was the first break 
in the family circle, this followed two years later by the death 
of Mrs. Mary Lawrence, a daughter, at Chanute, Kan. Rev. Vogle- 
song died in 1901, and was the third of the family to fall before the 
reaper. Death, his age being nearly eighty-four years. Mrs. Vogle- 
song at the time of her death was also nearly eighty-four years old. 
Both the parents and deceased daughter are buried at Elyria. 

Of the family yet living (1908) are two sons and four daughters, 
these being C. E. and J. W. Voglesong, and the Mesdames Georgia 
L. Cauffman and Sarah E. Jackman, of Elyria; Mrs. Emma H. White, 
deceased, St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Ellen F. Vogelsong, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

Rev. Voglesong was an honored member of the Masonic fra- 
ternity, and knowing the ritual by heart, was depended upon by his 
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public ceremonies. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F., having 
attained rank of a past grand. 

Mrs. Voglesong, as was her husband, was also a pioneer in 
Methodism, always active in the good word and work of the church, 
her zeal knowing no bounds and her influence for good among those 
of her acquaintance being most wonderful. 



DANIEL VOGLESONG. 

Daniel Voglesong, born Oxford, Pa., November 19, 1808. Died, 
Hanover, O., February 25, 1859. 

Catharine Christ, his wife, born Abbottstown, Pa., October 13, 
1813. Died, Hanover, October 1, 1889. 

Married June 30, 1830, practically all of their wedded lives passed 
in Hanover. 

Mr. Voglesong was an ardent temperance advocate and foremost in 
anti-slavery movement, his home a noted station of the "Underground 
Railway." Mrs. Voglesong was known as the Good Samaritan of 
Hanover, in sickness and trial of neighbor or friend, always there to 
comfort, help and cheer. Each Christian's tide as long as life re- 
mained, each child of Hanover was remembered. 

Her sister, Susan Crist, came to Hanover with their widowed 
mother, Elizabeth Crist, when she was ten years of age. In 1841 
she was married to Matthias Johnson. To this union was born two 
sons and two daughters. Lizzie Johnson was united in marriage to 
Macajah Woolman and Addie to Slyvester Armstrong, both now 
living near Beloit. Her sons, David and Charles, are both deceased. 
She died March 26, 1908, in her eighty-fourth year. 



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MR. WILLIAM GORE. 

Mr. William Gore was born January 1, 1812, and married Anna 
Keith, October 10, 1833. She was born in Hanover, July 11, 1817, in 
a log house on Sloan's corner. To this union were born eight child- 
ren — Henderson, Frank, Emeline, Caroline, John, Pheba, Charley and 
Agnes. Mr. Gore was one of the first school teachers in Hanover. 
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EBENEEZER HUDSON McCALL. 

The subject of this sketch was born February 26, 1841, at Inde- 
pendence, Washington county, Pennsylvania. He taught the grammar 
department in the Hanover schools for several years. In January, 
1864, he enlisted in Co. C, 80th O. V. I., and served beyond the close 
of the war. Entered the service as private; later was appointed ser- 
geant and closed his service as adjutant of the regiment. Served In 
the Atlanta campaign, taking part in the engagement at Fort McAl- 
lister, Salkie Hatchie; also the capture of Columbia, the battle of 
Bentonville, N. C, and the surrender of Johnson. Later the regiment 
was sent down into Arkansas, and from Little Rock, in August, 1865, 
they were sent north for final discharge. 

He was married September 2, 1868, to Miss Emily M. Hull, daugh- 
ter of George Hull of Oneida. Their children are pleasant, capable, 
honorable — three daughters and two sons. He is a member of the 
G. A. R. and of the Loyal Legion. 

Mr. McCall is a good conversationalist, is quite a reader, has trav- 
eled much and remembers well. Their home is one of unusual hos- 
pitality, and the family life is beautiful. Reside in Oneida. 



H. C. BRECKENRIDGE. 

H. C. Breckenridge came to Hanover in the fall of 1854, and was 
engaged to teach school the ensuing winter, the term beginning about 
November 1 and ending middle of the following June, receiving for 
his salary the princely sum of $38 per month. He taught two years, 
the first year in the old Presbyterian church on hill, the second in 
school house that was burned. 

Mr. Breckenridge says the two years spent in Hanover were 
about the most pleasant of his life, and that he always looks back 
to the time with pleasure. Numerous of his pupils have made suc- 
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EBENEZER HUDSON IV^cCALL 




PROF. J. C. BRECKINRIDGE 





PROF. A. M. STEVENSON 



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JESSE AND EMILY SINCLAIR. 

Jesse and Emily Sinclair were married September 1th, 1826. Of 
their union were born five children — Edward, Mardica M., Mary E. 
Sinclair Brown and Rhoda A. Sinclair Gamble. 



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DAVID ARTER. 

David Arter, son of John and Catherine Arter, was born in Em- 
metstown, Maryland, March 10, 1803, and came to Lisbon with his 
parents in 1805. Five years afterward the father died and left his 
wife and six children with small provision for their support. There 

were no public schools then, and educational advantages were very 
limited. He served an apprenticeship of five years at the cabinet 
making trade, and then started for Detroit, which was then the far 
west. There he spent four years working at his trade, returning 
each year to visit his widowed mother, walking to and from Cleve- 
land, then a small village. At the earnest solicitation of his mother, 
to have him near her, he left Detroit and settled in Hanover, then 
supposed to be a promising town. He entered the dry goods business, 
and by his energy and industry succeeded in establishing a pros- 
perous business. 

In 1832 he married Charlotte, daughter of Judge Laffer, of Sandy- 
ville. This was a very fortunate marriage, and for more than fifty 
years they lived happily together in the home they built during the 
first year of their married life. His wife was a member of the 
church, and in 1838 he also united. Their house wae a preachers' 
home, and they were zealous supporters of the Methodist church in 
all its departments. 

Charlotte Laffer Arter was born January 1, 1811. She was the 
daughter of Judge Henry Laffer. of Sandy ville. Of strong Christian 
character, a devoted wife and mother. 



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DAVID ARTER. 




CHARLOTTE LAFFER ARTER 



HENRY AND ELIZABETH McCANN. 

Henry and Elizabeth McCann, numbered with the oldest settlers 
in Hanover. Mr. McCann was a carpenter by trade. They had ten 
children — Alphuer, Angeline, now Mrs. Hill; Thomas, Jason, Chat, 
now Mrs. Crum; George, Frank, Cora, Laura, now Mrs. Walter Well 
men and William. 



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HENRY McCANN 




MRS. HENRY McCANN 



WILLIAM LOCKARD. 

William Lockard was born in Lisburn, Ireland, in 1810. He came 
to America with his father in 1816, and a year later located in what 
is now Hanover, and which has ever since been the family home. 
The present residence, now occupied by Mrs. Laura Ramsey, a grand- 
daughter, stands on the same spot where the first rude hut was 
erected more than ninety years ago. 

Mrs. lockard was married in 1833 to Sarah, daughter of John 
and Ann Maloy McBride, who was born April 13, 1813. Twelve 
children were the product of this union. Mr. Lockard died May 15, 
1899, and that time there were living five sons, three daughters, thirty- 
five grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. 



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MRS. WILLIAM LOCKARD 




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LOUIE LOCKARD VINCENT 



MRS. GEORGE W. VINCENT. 

Louisa Lockard Vincent, youngest daughter of Sarah and William 
Lockard, was born in Hanover, Ohio, in the year 1845, and died April 
12, 1905. Louisa Lockard was married to George Vincent, they 
spending most of their married life in Alliance. After Mr. Vincent's 
death, Mrs. Vincent returned to her parent's home in Hanoverton. 
There she resided at the time of her death. Mrs. W. S. Ramsey, of 
Hanoverton, Lorenzo Vincent, of Cleveland, and Mrs. George Hanford 
and Georgia Vincent, of Alliance, are her children. 



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LUCIEN L. SHOEMAKER. 

Liicien L. Shoemaker was born at Richmond, Virginia, March 
16, 1816. His parents were of Quaker descent. They emigrated to 
Ohio in 1829, and settled a short distance north of Newgarden, and 
after days of hard labor cleared a small place in the dense forest and 
erected a small log house, which is still standing at the present time, 
and lis used as a corn crib. 

September 6th, 1838, Mr. Shoemaker married Amanda Hesser at 
Augusta, Carroll county, Ohio. They made their wedding journey 
on horse back. To the union were born two children — Mrs. A. J. 
Henry of Salem, Ohio, and Mrs. Sarah Wirt, of Indianapolis, Ind. 

After moving to Hanover, where they lived a number of years, 
Mr. Shoemaker organized a band, which kept together for eighteen 
years, and was rated as one of the best bands of today. Mr. Shoe- 
maker died a few years ago, but Mrs. Shoemaker, at the age of eighty- 
eight, is still living at the home of her daughter in Salem. 



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LUCIEN SHOEMAKER 




MRS. LUCIEN SHOEMAKER 



THOMAS BAXTER. 

Thomas Baxter came to Hanover from Pittsburg in 1843, being 
induced to do so by his friend, Charles Atwell. He commenced the 
tin and stove business in the building with the large porch in front, 
opposite Icke's Hotel, (building afterwards owned by McCrea as a 
cabinet shop). Later he built the house now owned by Taylor Tem- 
ple. When he arrived in Hanover the canal was being built, and it 
was quite a prosperous town. 

Mr. Baxter moved to Salem in 1859, disposing of his business to 
Vinecai & Pritchard. 

He was at different times a member of the school board and of 
the town council, and took an active part in the town affairs. Was 
one of the building committee when the school house en the hill was 
built. He died in Mansfield, Ohio, 1893, at the age of eighty-four 
years. His wife died six months later in the same year. To them 
were born eight sons — three of them have since died. The others, 
with one exception, live in Mansfield, Mr. Emett Baxter living in 
Cleveland, Ohio. 



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CAPT. A. R. ARTER. 

A. R. Arter was the third son of Michael Arter, Hanover pioneer, 
and early in life learned the trade of a tanner, taking charge of his 
father's tannery. Married Mary, daughter of Elimalech Swearingen, 
in 1845. Assisted in organizing 18th Ohio Battallion in 1863, and was 
commissioned a captain by Governor Todd. At call of Gov. Brough, 
May 1864, this battallion reported at Columbus, and with part of 69th 
battallion organized and formed the 143rd Ohio regiment, and was 
mustered into service May 13, and dispatched to Washington city, 
where it was assigned to Gen. Hawkins' division, 22d army corps, 
Capt. Arter being assigned full command of Fort Slocum, an import- 
ant army point. Later his command was assigned to the 10th army 
corps, and placed in entrenchments around Richmond and Peters- 
burg, where it remained in active duty vmtil relieved and was mus- 
tered out of service. Of his marriage union seven children, six sons 
and one daughter were born. One son, Leonard, born 1846, was also 
a soldier in the Civil war, he dying in 1870. 



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T. J. ARTER. 

T. J. Arter was torn in Hanover, July, 1831, where he resided 
until his death, December 30, 1906. On July 7, 1849, he was married 
tK> Sarah Charity Whitacre, who was born in Minerva, Stark County, 
April 4, 1831. To them were born six children, Mrs. D. M. Marsh, 
Mrs. E. C. Norris, Mrs. C. H. Newman, O. W., J. C. and J. J. Arter. 



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T. J. ARTER 




MRS. T. J. ARTER 




EDWIN DUTTON 



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MRS. EDWIN DUTTON 



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DR. JOHN J. YATES. 

Dr. John J. Yates was son of George and Elizabeth Burns Yates, 
born at Tarrytown, Pa., January 18, 1813. Married Eliza Jane Alex- 
ander at Lisbon, March 26, 1835, taking up residence in Hanover. 
Studied medicine wdth Drs. James Robertson and Abel Gary, and 
began practice at Minerva. Returned to Hanover 1843. His wife 
died in 1844, and in 1850 he wedded again, his second wife being Mar- 
garet, daughter of Hugh King, of Franklin Township. Six children, 
four daughters by the first and two sons by latter marriage, were 
born of the unions. The second wife died in Hanover, February 11, 
1896. Dr. Yates' death occurred at the home of his son, John Newton 
Yates, at Salem, July 31, 1902. 



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DR. JOHN YATES. 




MRS. JOHN YATES 



T. CHALKLEY MELBOURN. 

The subject of this sketch was born on a farm one mile south 
of Hanover, August 13, 1824. When the son was six years old, the 
father sold the farm and moved to Carroll county. In 1834 he moved 
to Hanover, but after five years residence there, sold the village 
home and moved to Jay county, Indiana, the trip being made in a 
wagon, overland, Chalkley driving the cow all the way from Hanover 
to the new home. Not liking the place, removal was made to Martin 
county, Indiana, where a home was purchased, but the country being 
unhealthy, they left the property unsold and returned to Hanover. 

On his return, Chalkley learned the carpenter trade, and Febru- 
ary 21, 1849, was married to Sarah S. Coulson. In 1850 he purchased 
a lot on Second street, built a house, and with his good wife, moved 
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JOSEPH HUDD 

Joseph Hudd was born in Bradford-on-Avon, England, November 
18, 1817, died at Alliance, Ohio, November 10, 1896. Came with his 
wife to America at the age of twenty-one -and located at Blkton, 
Columbiana county, Ohio. Removed with his family to Hanover 
township in the year 1864, where he pwn%d,'and operated the Ken- 
sington Woolen Mills for about thirty-five years, until failing health 
compelled him to retire. For sterling honesty and integrity he was 
widely known. All his life he was interested in church work. After 
coming to Kensington he held his membership in the Hanover M. E. 
church. He had a good musical education and an unusually fine 
bass voice. He was leader of the choir, also was superintendent of t\v3 
Sunday school for a great many years, and spared "'neither time, 
strength nor money for the betterment of the community. 



MRS. JOSEPH HUDD 

Mrs. Mary Hudd was born in Bradford-on-Avon. England, Jan- 
uary 24, 1818. Died at Kensington February 20, 1891. She came to 
this country with - her husband when but twenty-one years of age. 
Mrs. Hudd was of a retiring disposition, but was iii sympathy with 
every good work, and ever ready to lend a helping hand in "time of 
need or trouble. Her life was marked by piety, loyalty and liber- 
ality to her chosen church. She was beloved and honored by all 
who knew her. 



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JOSEPH HUDD 




MRS. JOSEPH HUDD 



HON. L. B. LOCKARD. 

L. B. Lockard, son of William and Sarah McBride Lockard, was 
born in Hanover, January 2, 1838, and has been a most active and suc- 
cessful business man, gaining widespread notoriety and distinction. 
Of him Herringshaw's Enclyclopedia of American Biography says: 

"Lorenzo B. Lockard, when a mere lad, being imbued with strong 
abolition principles, went into Kansas and served one year in the 
Border Ruffian war under old John Brown. Subsequently he engaged 
in mercantile business in Salem, Ohio, and was elected mayor of that 
city at the age of 21, and was twice re-elected, making three consecu- 
tive terms. In the sixties he engaged in oil business, and later moved 
to the oil fields of Pennsylvania, becoming a successful operator. In 
1881 he was elected Grand Protector of the State of Pennsylvania of 
the Knights and Ladies of Honor, and was re-elected each subsequent 
term until called to the office of Supreme Protector in 1891, which 
position he still fills to the satisfaction of all." 

Mr. Lockard was unanimously elected at a recent session of Su- 
preme Lodge for the ninth time to the high and honorable position 
of Supreme Protector of the above named order. He is well known 
in fraternal circles as one of the ablest fraternalists of the world, 
and his name is synonymous with straightforwardness, honesty and 
economy in all his business walks in life. 



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PHEBE ARCHBOLD LOCKARD. 

Phebe Archbold Lockard, wife of Hon. L. B. Lockard, was born 
at Woodsfield, O., August 5, 1840. Her father was Rev. Israel Arch- 
bold, a Methodist minister, who was assigned to the church at Han- 
over in 1856, and where he remained until his death in 1859. Her 
marriage with Mr. Lockard took place October 25, 1859, they living 
happily together until February 18, 1875, when she died. Her life, 
character and attainments is best contained in the following brief 
tribute published in the Chautauqua Magazine at the time of her 
demise: 

"Mrs. L. B. Lockard, of Bradford, Pa., died suddenly in Cleve- 
land at the home of her daughter, February 18. She graduated from 
the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle when she was 50 years 
years of age, and made of Chautauqua a summer home for her hus- 
band and children for many years. She was a woman of eminent 
Christian character, who never sought office or position in any wom- 
an's movements or oganizations, but was an efficient advocate of a 
pure character and noble womanhood. She was an influential member 
of the Archbold family, which is very large and scattered over half 
a dozen states, as is also the family of her husband, Mr. L. B. Lock- 
ard, who is Supreme Protector of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, 
besides filling an influential position in the business world. By this 
death, Chautauqua has lost one of their most devoted and influential 
friends among women in the United States." 



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LORENZO B. LOCKARD 



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PHEBE ARCHBOLD LOCKARD 



REV. JOSEPH CARL KREUSCH. 

Rev. Joseph Carl Kresch, D. D., was born in the city of Treves, 
Prussia, and received his collegiate education at the university of 
Bohn, Germany. He came to America in 1858, and in 1874 entered 
Western Theological Seminary. His first sermon was preached in 
the old Presbyterian church at Hanover. This was his home church, 
and himself the only man to enter the ministerial work from it. He 
was a fine scholar, an able preacher, and deeply spiritual man, his 
lovable personal qualities endearing him to all among whom his lot 
was cast. He served pastorates at Lowellville, East Palestine, Niles, 
New Philadelphia and Somerset, Pa., dying at Somerset, January 
23, 1904. 

In 1862 Mr. Kreusch was married to Mary Helena, daughter of 
William and Sarah Lockard, of Hanover. 



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REV. JOSEPH KREUSCH 




MRS. JOSEPH KREUSCH 



REV. E. W. J. LINDESMITH. 

Rev. E. W. J. Lindesmith, Chaplain U. S. A., was reared in Han- 
over township, though his birth occurred September 7, 1827, in a log 
cabin in Center. He received a common school education and worked 
at almost all kinds of labor. At beginning of Mexican war went to 
Lisbon to join army, but county had filled its quota. 

September 18, 1849, entered St. Mary's Catholic Seminary at 
Cleveland, and was ordained a priest July 8, 1855, the following Sun- 
day celebrating mass and preaching at Dungannon. 

Assigned to Doylestown July 30, this pastorate including Canal 
Fulton, Marshalville and ten regular stations, at private houses. Feb- 
ruary 16, 1858, was given charge of St. John's, at Canton, this includ- 
ing New Berlin. During Civil war was given $300 bounty money; 
chosen chaplain of a Toledo regiment. 

October 1, 1868, was assigned to church at Alliance, with mission 
at Leetonia and stations of Salem, Atwater, Limaville, Homeworth 
and East Palestine. Purchased parsonage and burial ground at Al- 
liance, built church, parsonage, and secured burial lot at Leetonia, 
and church lot at Salem. 

Without solicitation was appointed chaplain U. S. A., June 29, 
1880, by President Hayes and Bishop Gilmour, approved by Senate, 
and was at once sent to Fort Keough, Montana, where Sioux war was 
in full force. While in army received many honors and suffered 
many hardships, journeying in Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, 
Oregon, Idaho and Washington. At the age of 64 retired from active 
service, but with life chaplaincy. 

Following army retirement was assigned to church work at 
Dungannon, and November 11, 1893, to his old pastorate at Doyles 
town, including Milton and Mt. Sterling churches. September 21, 
1901, began pastoral work at St. Peter's, Rootstown township. Portage 
county, where in his eighty-third year he continues his labor for the 
love of God, the people and our beloved America. 

He has delivered many sermons and lectures in protestant 
churches, halls and schools, and even in the woods, and on Memorial 
days has delivered many orations. When receiving money from this 
source, it was always devoted to charity. His great-grandfather was 
a soldier of the Revolution, his grandfather and two grand-uncles 
soldiers in the war of 1812. 



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JOHN U. LEVINGER. 

John U. Levinger and Mary Springer were married October 26th, 
1854. To this union was born eight children: Katherine, Nora R., 
Frank R., Anna L., Carrie L., Fannie, Harriet and William, all living 
except Fannie. 



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MRS. JOHN U. LEVINGER 



EDWIN STROHN 

Edwin Strohn, son of Frederick and Hannah Strohn, has lived 
sixty-four years in Hanover. He worked three years on the canal 
"when they were building it, at driving cart, for six dollars a month; 
boated on the canal from 1851 to 1854, when he took the last boat 
through, the water giving out at that time. His wife's name was 
Mary Hanlin. 



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GEORGE BROWN. 

Geoi'ge Brown, son of John and Elizabeth Brown, married Mary, 
daughter of Jesse and Emily Sinclair. To this union were horn nine 
zhildren — Gertrude Brown Jackson, Kitty Brown Jackson, Lida Brown 
McClury, George D., Olive Brown Caster, Minnie Brown Totten, Jes- 
sie Brown Taylor, John J., and Ada Brown. 



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GEORGE BROWN 




MRS. GEORGE BROWN 



MRS. ANN PEARCE. 

Mrs. Pearce is a good Christian woman, always ready and willing 
to bestow kindness on all around her, Mrs. Pearce's maiden name 
was Ann Schooley, daughter of Richard Schooley, and has lived all 
her life in Hanover. She married Herod Pearce, who was a cabinet 
maker and undertaker in Hanover for a number of years. Of this 
union were born ten children — Richard, John, George, Edwin, Sallie, 
Lizzie, Emma, Mary, Hattie and Nettie. 



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MRS. ANN PEARCE 



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THEODORE ARTER. 

Theodore Arter, oldest son of David and Charlotte Arter, was 
born June 30th, 1833. He received his education in Hanover schools 
and Spencerian College at Pittsburg. When a young man in Hanover 
he was associated with his father in the mercantile business. Respond- 
ing to his country's call in the sixties, he enlisted, and was made ad- 
jutant of the 143rd Ohio regiment. In 1869 he left Hanover for 
Cleveland, several years later associating himself with the Standard 
Oil Company, in the lumber department, which position he still holds. 

Susan Pritchard Arter, daughter of Judge Reasin Pritchard, was 
born in Sandyville, January 20, 1834. 

She was married to Theodore Arter in 1857, and spent twelve 
years of the most active of her life in Hanover, when the family 
moved to Cleveland. She has always been a worker in the Methodist 
church, devout, helpful, and full of hospitality. 



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HENRY REAGER RUTH. 

Henry Reager Ruth, born in Lancaster county, Pa., January 10, 
1831. Came to Hanover in 1851, as clerk in George Sloan, Sr.'s, dry 
goods store. In two years became a partner. Later with his father 
boug'ht Mr. Sloan's interest and remained in Hanover until 1862. In 
1854 married Mrs. Hannah Hamilton. Of this union were born five 
children: Charley, William, Clifford (deceased), Frank and Kathryn, 
now Mrs. W. W. Webb. 

Mrs. Ruth was a daughter of Owen and Mary Williams, born in 
Hanover December 3, 1825. At the age of 22 was married to Samuel 
Shannon Hamilton. Of their union one daughter was born, now Mrs. 
William Martin. 



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SAMUEL BYE. 

Samuel Bye, son of Samuel and Ruth Ann Bye, married Lydia 
Bell, daug-hter of Hiram and Rebecca Ann Gaver. To this union 
were born nine children: Frank W., Anna Bell, Hiram Graver, Ezra 
Bailey, Lycurgus Homer, William Samuel, John Jacob, Howard King 
and Ida Verna. 



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HUGH McCREA 



JOHN B. McCREA. 

John B. McCrea was born at Blairsville, Pa., in 1824, the youngest 
of a family of twelve children. At the age of 17 he became a cabinet 
making apprentice in Pittsburg, remaining there for three years, or 
until the completion of his trade. In 1846 he wedded Miss Mary 
McGarry, a Franklin township, Columbiana county girl, and moved 
to Cincinnati. 

In 1849, owing to a rage of cholera in Cincinnati, they moved to 
Hanover, the town then having prospects of a bright future, owing to 
canal enterprise, and here for 18 years he engaged in cabinet making, 
furniture and undertaking. In 1868 he moved to Canton, dying there 
June 21, 1887, aged 62 years. Mrs. McCrea died in 1901. 

Of their union were born six children: Hugh D., William A., 
James A., Hannah Jane, Mary Catherine and Elinor. Of these the 
first and latter are dead. 

Through all the years after leaving Hanover, Mr. McCrea had a 
warm affection for his Hanover friends, they ever receiving cordial 
welcome and greeting at his hands. 



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WILLIAM A. McCREA. 

William A. McCrea, of Canton, Ohio, was born in Hanover fifty 
years ago, and received his education in the schools of the village. 
The first teacher to start him in the way of progress was Jennie 
Voglesong, and his first classmate was John McDaniel (colored). 
His next class (the first reader) was also comprised of two persons, 
Francis Archbold being at the head. After getting a reward of merit 
from Jennie Voglesong, he was promoted to the secondary depart- 
ment, where under charge of the genial "Hud" McCall, his advance- 
ment was pleasant and rapid until Hud was called to assist in putting 
down the uprising of the Southern Confederacy, when his educational 
progress was for a time retarded. Finally, after two years of hard 
study he succeeded in climbing the stairs to where the high branches 
were taught. Two years were spent in the high school under the 
rigid discipline of the excellent educator, William H. Dressier. 

He was then compelled to terminate the pursuit of education, 
and in 1866, at the age of fifteen years, he took his first lesson in 
laying the foundation for a future mercantile career, getting a position 
in the general store of James Hagan, in Dungannon, where was put 
through a strenuous course of training for two years. In 1868 the 
wholesale notion house of James Cochran & Co., of Pittsburg, needed 
a traveling salesman, and Billy, as he was usually called, although 
only seventeen years of age, applied for the position, obtained it, and 
by early and late application, succeeded from the start in doing the 
work of a full-grown, experienced man. He remained in this position 
for nine years, when the store at Pittsburg was discontinued on ac- 
count of the failing health of the proprietor, Mr. Cochran. 

Mr. McCrea has always been held in high esteem, and felt deeply 
grateful to Mr. Hagan and Mr. Cochran, both of whom were honest, 
upright and thorough-going business men, for the privilege of getting 
an early start in commerce. 

After concluding his work at Pittsburg his next move was to start 
a wholesale notion establishment on his own account in Canton, where 
for twenty-nine years without a day's suspension, the business has 
been going steadily along, its proprietor gaining friends over a wide 
expanse of territory. 

In 1879 Mr. McCrea was married to Mary Dannemiller, who al- 
though born and ever passing her life in Canton, has heard so much 
good of Hanover that she is of the opinion that it is the only town. 



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SAMUEL H. FALOON. 

Samuel H. Faloon was born near Salineville in 1843. He served 
his country in the Civil war, Eastern Division, in 1864; came with his 
father's family to Hanover in 1866; married Ella Mernick in 1870; 
and moved to his farm known as Sixteen. He died April 1st, 1894. 

Mrs. Faloon was born near Hanover in 1850; taught in the public 
schools. She united with the Presbyterian church of Hanover (of 
which her husband was a member) in 1871. 

Mr. and Mrs. Faloon had five children, Lida J., William A., S. 
Merrick, Flora Ella and Leland Evert Faloon. 



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SAMUEL REEDER. 

Samuel Reeder, son of Samuel and Rachel Reeder, married Em- 
eline Gore, March 18, 1858. To this union were born five children: 
Clara, Anna, Harry, Vern and Fred. Mrs. Reeder makes her home 
with her son Fred, who lives in Alliance, Ohio. 



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SAMUEL REEDER 




MRS. SAMUEL REEDER 




JOSEPH RAY 



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MRS. JOSEPH RAY 



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SAMUEL M. BURSON. 

Samuel M. Burson, whose portrait is here shown, is the oldest 
continuous business man in Hanover, engaging in the drug trade in 
February, 1878, and with exception of from 1887 to 1898, when he 
was in real estate pursuits in Cleveland, has ever followed the life of 
a compounder of drugs and medicines in the village. 

Mr. Burson is a son of the late Abraham and Nancy Burson, and 
was born on a farm two miles northwest of Hanover, February 6, 
1857. His grandfather was James Burson, who came from Green 
county. Pa., to Butler township, near Winona, in 1802. 

Mr. Burson enjoys a large acquaintance and is a man of splendid 
business and literary ability, contributing numerous historical 
sketches to magazines of the day. Although a relative of the old 
Kentucky pioneer, Daniel Boone, he never became famous as a hun- 
ter or Indian fighter, and was never married, still looking, he says, for 
the best end of a matrimonial bargain. James Burson, of Rocky Ford. 
Col., Mrs. Mary Graham, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Lizzie B. Sharp, of 
Salem, are brother and sisters. 



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EDWARD P. SPEIDEL. 

The subject of this sketch is a son of J. B. Speidel, born on the 
father's farm at Hanover St. Patriclv's day, March 17, 1870. Attended 
public schools of his home town, and at age of 16 was gi'anted cer- 
tificate to teach. His first term of teaching was at Tunnel Hill. Com- 
pleting this term he learned the printing trade in office of Ohio Pat- 
riot at Lisbon, and following took up the study of law, graduating 
from the Ohio State University at Columbus, June 8, 1893. Returning 
to Hanover, served three years as assistant postmaster for his father, 
later practicing law and teaching. In 1903, served as deputy sheriff 
of his home county, and in 1904 was candidate for state representa- 
tive on Democratic ticket, making creditable run, but by reason of 
the county being largely Republican, was defeated. In 1906 and 1907 
was an employe in Alliance postoffice, resigning this position January 
1, 1908, and establishing law office in that city. His wife was Miss 
Nora E. Ritz, of New Garden, whom he met while teaching school in 
that village, their marriage being solemnized January 1, 1908. By his 
own untiring efforts he has arose to his present standing in life, and 
in the prime of years is ready to serve the people in his chosen pro- 
fession. 



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E. P. SPEIDEL. 



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LEROY SINCLAIR. 

Leroy Sinclair, son of Edward Comer and Angeline Whltacre Sin- 
clair, married Sade, daughter of William and Lucind^ Brown Ehrhart. 
To them were born six children: Katherine Angeline, Anna Eliza, 
Porter Leroy, Chester Elgy, Howard John and Edward Comer. 



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LEROY SINCLAIR 




MRS. LEROY SINCLAIR 



JOHN W. VOGLESONG. 

John W. Voglesong, of Elyria, Ohio, was born in Hanover in 1850. 
Attended Hanover Union schools and Mount Union College. En- 
gaged in business ard editorial pursuits up to 100, since then in manu- 
facturing; now associated with a large Pittsburg manufacturing con- 
cern, as manager, with offices in St. Louis, Mo. 

Married, in 1873, to Miss Emma Unkefer, of Minerva, Ohio, the 
couple with their only son. Earl C. Voglesong, a student at Kenyon 
College, residing permrnently in Elyria, Ohio. 



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MRS. MARGARET LOCKARD-COX, 

Santa Rosa, Calif., sister of William 
Lockard, only living representative of 
Arthur Lockard, one of the first set- 
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MRS. MARY RUTH FROST 



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J. CHARLES ARTER, 

J. Charles Arter has the unique distinction of being the first 
American to whom the honor of painting the pope has ever Dean 
given. So great was the success that the gratified pontiff exclaimed, 
when the portrait was finished, "It is myself." Thereupon he blessed 
the artist and his work ty the papal benediction, which wen trans- 
lated, reads: "May the Most High God grant you His every favor 
and blessing," and signed his name, Pope Pius. 



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ARTHUR MELVIN LOCKARD. 

Arthur Melvin Lockard, . son of William and Sarah McBride 
Lockard, was born at Hanover, O., November 1, 1845. Mr. Lockard 
and family settled in Charlotte, Mich, in 1874. ?Ie retired in 1895, 
after a successful business career, and at present makes his home 
with his son, Arthur Melving Lockard, Jr., in Madison, Wis. Mr. 
Lockard has also a daughter, Mrs. Abbie Richardson Lockard Graves 
living in Detroit, Michigan. 



ADELINE CUTTER BROWN LOCKARD. 

Daughter of Abbie Richardson and Benjamin Bradley Brown, was 
born in Reading, Massachusetts, April 27, 184G, and married Arthur 
Melvin Lockard at Winchester, Massachusetts, June 21, 1870, and 
died at Ypsilanti, Michigan, October 28, 1896. 



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ELWOOD MILLER. 

Elwood Miller, son of Isaac and Martha Miller, married Eliza J., 
daughter of Hezekiah and Hannah Woolf. They both attended school 
in Hanover and had many friends. Mr. Miller has held public oflace 
for years. He is a good and upright business man. 



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REASON PRITCHARD. 

Reason Pritchard was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, Septem- 
ber 29, 1831. 

Elizabeth Vogelsong was born in Columbiana, Ohio, November 
20, 1836. 

These two were united in marriage at Hanover, April 18, 1855, 

and there made their home until 1868, when they moved to Mechan- 
aesville, Iowa. The following year they moved to Tipton, Cedar 
county, Iowa, where they lived until called to the Home above. 

To them were born two children: Allie, wife of Rev. F. M. Cole- 
man, and Minnie, now Mrs. Chas. Lowe, both living at Cupertino, 
California. 

Mr. Pritchard died September 7, 1888, and his wife passed away 
on the 20th of January, 1901. 



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REASON PRITCHARD 




MRS. REASON PRITCHARD 



GALEN A. SHEETS. 

Galen A. Sheets, son of David and Maria Sheets, was born in 
Butler township, Columbiana county, July 22, 1853. His wife was Miss 
Etta Black, daughter of Emery and Sarah Black, their marriage being 
solemnized at Hanover, March 26, 1885. To them were born two 
children, Btura K., and Olin Morris. Mr. Sheets died February 1, 1908. 

For a number of years he was a hardware merchant of Hanover, 
being elected auditor of his county in 1905, death ensuing before 
expiration of his first term of office, and soon following his nomina- 
tion for a second term. 

His life was a conscientious discharge of every public and private 
duty, a character thoroughly rounded and complete, presenting few 
inequalities, and these ever leaning to the side of virtue and right. 



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PHILIP VOGLESONG. 

Phillip Vogleson, son of David and Catherine Voglesong, mar- 
ried Mrs. Sarah Williams Black; to them were born three children, 
William G., Catherine and Dora. 

Mrs. Voglesong was the daughter of Owen and Mary Williams, 
and was born in Hanover, July 19, 1832, and at present resides in 
Alliance, O. She was formerly married to Emery Black, and to them 
were born one daughter, Etta, who is the widow of Galen A. Sheets. 



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ALBERT V. JOHNSON. 

In 1876, Albert V. Johnson was admitted to the practice of law 
and still follows the profession in the old home town. In 1877 Seward 
W. Ramsey, another Hanover boy, was admitted to the state bar, 
and in 1878 and 1879 was located in the town. Other boys of Hanover 
who became attorneys were Edward P. Speidel, John J. Brown and 
M. D. Merrick. 



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GEORGE VOGLESONG FAMILY. 

Mrs. Mary T. (Vogelsong) Laurence — Born Hanover, 1845; teacher 
in early life. Wedded Sprague Laurence, and lived in Iowa and 
Kansas until her death, 1899. Burial at Elyria. 

Mrs. Georgia L. (Vogelsong) Cauffman — was "school marm" many 
years. Married W. H. Cauffman, Salem, 1875. Resides in Cleveland. 

Mrs. Sarah E. (Vogelsong) Jackman — Educated Hanover and Mt, 
Union; teacher for some years. Married Mr. John M. Jackman, 1870. 
Resides Cleveland. 

Charles E. Vogelsong— Born Hanover, 1841. Spent some years In 
"West. Resides Elyria. Has charge properties Lorain Agricultural 
Association. 

Mrs. Emma H. (Voglesong) White— Born, Hanover, 1854. Married 
Lon C. White, Wellsville, 1874. Moved St. Louis and died March 12, 
1904. Survived by husband, one son, two daughters. 

Miss Ellen F. Vogelsong — Daughter George and Ann S. Vogel- 
song — Educated at Hanover and Mt. Union. Fifteen years in employ 
John Wannamaker Dry Goods Co., Philadelphia. 



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Sauford Vogelsong died in 1874 at 40 years of age. 

Jennie V. Horn married to Joseph Horn of Tipton; she died in 
1887 at 49 years of age. 

Rebecca married Sylvanus Yates of Tipton, Iowa; died at the age 
of 63. 

Melissa Vogelsong married William Davis, living near Beloit. 

Wessie Vogelsong Woods married James Woods, of Alliance; they 
had two children — Kittle Allen, with whom she makes her home in 
Canton, Ohio, and Jesse Woods, married, living in Youngstown, Ohio. 



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Florence Wright Cumberland is the daughter of Benjamin and 
Mary Ann Wright. She was born in Hanover and has lived there and 
in vicinity all her life. She is a descendant of the Cooney family, 
who lived on a farm near Hanover. She married Mr. Granville Cum- 
berland some years ago. 



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HARRY SWEARINGEN. 

Harry Swearingen, born July 17, 1830. Married Maggie Poulton 
of Columbiana county. She died January 17, 1868. He then married 
Jennie Steele of Carrollton, Ohio. Both Mr. and Mrs. Swearingen 
have passed away. 



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Some Hanover People of Fifty Years Ago. 



Jesse West, Wagon factory. 

Thomas Baxter, Stoves and tinware. 

Jack Henry, Tailor. 

J. B. McCrea, Furniture and Undertaking. 

Herod Pearce, Furniture and Undertaking. 

Reed Brown, Cabinet maker. 

Thomas F. Ickes, Hotel. 

Lawrence Ling, Hotel. 

Ickes & Cain, General merchandise. 

Albert Arter, General merchandise. 

Theodore Arter, General merchandise. 

Parthy & Byrider, Shoe makers. 

John B. Speidle, Shoe maker. 

Jacob LiiKlesmith, Harness maker. 

William Ickes, Posttmaster. 

Samuel Fox, Justice of the Peace. 

William Lockard Justice of the Peace and blacksmith. 

Michael Arter, Tannery. 

Milo Cain, Tannery. 

Burton Sinclair, Flour mill. 

George Sloan, Flour mill. 

William Ensign, Wholesale notion peddler. 

John Hastings Retired farmer. 

George Voglesong, Manager Hanover Railroad. 

Isaac Shaw, Manager Salem and Lisbon Hack Line. 

William Sennet, Manager Sennet's Hominy Mill. 

Levi Reeder, Manager Corn Cob and All Mill. 

Joseph Sultner, Dentist. 

Daniel and Philip Voglesong, Groceries and confectionery. 

H. Kretzchmer, Cigar maker and candy. 

Jarvis Hotchkiss, Ice cream and confectionery. 

David Arter, Retired merchant and farmer. 

Elemlick Swearingen, Farmer. 

Lucien Shoemaker, Tailor and band teacher. 

David Johnson Blacksmith; father of Hon. A. V. Johnson. 

William Johnson, Gunsmith. 

William Ehrhart, Plasterer. 

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Josiah Fox, Plasterer. 

Sette Fox, Shoemaker. 

Thomas Baker, Cabinet maker. 

Henry Walser, Carriage manufacturer. 

R. G. Williams, Druggist. 

Simeon Rish, Musician. 

Harry Swearingen, Merchant. 

Peter McGuigen, Shoemaker. 

Mrs. Peterr McGuigen, Shoemaker. 

Joseph Carruthers, Dry goods merchant. 

James Cochran, Wholesale notion dealer. 

Mr. Hanlin, Retired farmer. 

Joseph Pittit, Farmer and fruit raiser. 

John Robertson, druggist. 

Joseph G. Keith, ... .Farmer and stock raiser. 

Jeff Arter, Farmer. 

Penina Rish, Yeast maker. 

Reddy Hanlin, Wit, poet and soldier. 

W. H. Dressier, Principal of school 

Hud McCall, Teacher of secondary school. 

Jennie Voglesong, Teacher of primary school. 

John Levinger, Tanner. 

Joel Winder, Horseman and farmer. 

Resin Pritchard, Tin and stove. 

Chalkley Melbourne, Ambrotype artist. 

Joel Taylor Wagon maker. 

J. C. Breckinridge, School principal. 

Dr. Robertson, Practicing physician. 

Dr. Yates, Practicing physician. 

Jonas Horsefall Veterinary surgeon, 

William Melbourn, Grave digger. 

Henry McDaniel, Farmer and philosopher. 

Theodore McDaniel, Navigator of the Mississippi. 

Adam Haldeman, Horse dealer. 

Dave Sinclair, All around mechanic. 

Resin Brown, A good teacher and ready debater. 

Jerry Marpole, Farmer and meat dealer. 

Jesse Turnipseed Meat dealer. 

Alex Orr, Farmer and dealer in produce. 

Ruth Heston. Farmer and stock dealer. 



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Hosea Hawkins, Fruit grower. 

Finley Courtwright, Tanner. 

Thomas Vernon Plasterer. 

William Gore, School teacher. 

Ferry Nichols, Retired merchant. 

Peter Ruth, Retired hotel keeper. 

George Brown, Carpenter. 

Edwin Button, Station agent. 

Henry McCann, Carpenter. 

Thomas McCann, Broom manufacturing. 

Charles Atwell, General store. 

Edward Sinclair Cabinet maker. 

Benjamin Sinclair, Miller. 

Joseph Kreusch, Blacksmith. 

Joseph Smith, Attorney. 

Andrew McKee Cooper. 

Alexander McKee, Stone mason. 

Thomas Swaney Manager Swaney Transfer Co. 

Frank Marsh 

Lewis Melbourn, 

Resin Melbourn 

David Coulson, Farmer. 

John Baxter, Manager of Baxter's Lyceum. 

John D. Archbold, Manager Jersey Pettit Walnut Association. 



PREACHERS OF THAT DAY. 

Israel Archbold. Hosea Hawkins. Samuel Fox. 

George Voglesong. Dalzell. Way. 



These are about all of the names of men who lived in Hanover 
about fifty years ago that I can remember. I have, as a rule, taken 
only heads of families. 



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Former Officials of Hanover. 



1836 — Mayor, Michael Arter; Recorder, John Alexander; Councilmen, 
George Frese, David Arter, Samuel Fox, Jacob Bndley, Peter 
Sp angler. 

1837 — -Mayor, Wm. Armstrong; Recorder, Isaac Craig; Councilmen, 
George Frese, David Arter, Samuel Fox, Abel Carey, Thos. W. 
Greer. 

1838 — Mayor, Eli Davidson; Recorder, Michael Arter; Councilmen, 
Seth Ball, Jacob Meyer, Joseph Hillerman, James McQuilken, 
Robert Woodside. 

1839 — Mayor, Eli Davidson; Recorder, Michael Arter; Councilmen, 
David Arter, John Endley, Geo. Sloan, E. Davidson, Charles 
Nichols. 

1840 — Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder J. R. Arter; Councilmen, David 
Arter, Eli Davidson, Geo. Sloan, Daniel Voglesong, James Keys. 

1811 — Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, Thos. Ickes; Councilmen, 
David Arter, Charles Nichols, Daniel Voglesong, Jesse Sinclair. 

1842 — Mayor, Josh Cowgill; Recorder, Geo. Sloan; Councilmen, Hay- 
den Sinclair, Jesse Sinclair, Michael Arter, James Keys and 
Samuel Fox. 

1843 — Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, Geo. Sloan; Councilmen, Henry 
McCann, Hayden Sinclair, Michael Arter, James Keys and 
Samuel Fox. 

1844 — Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, Geo. Sloan; Councilmen, Samuel 
Fox, Hayden Sinclair, James Keys and Hugh Jordan. 

184.5 — Mayor, Wm. Hillerman; Recorder, John H. Valandingham; Coun- 
cilmen, Charles Atwell, Chas. Nichols, Thos. Ickes, Henry Mc- 
Cann, Edward Hall. 

1846 — Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, Chas. Atwell; Councilmen, Chas. 
Whitacre, Samuel Fox, Chas. Nichols, Edward Hall and E. 
Swearingen. 

1847 — Mayor, Isaac Craig; Recorder, J. H. Vallandingham; Council- 
men, Geo. Sloan, Daniel Voglesong, Thos. Ickes, A. V. Kinnear. 

1848 — Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Geo. Sloan; Councilmen, Michael 
Arter, Daniel Voglesong, Henry McCann and Jesse Sinclair. 

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1849 — Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Wm. Gore; Councilmen, Perry 
Nichols, Michael Arter, Geo. Watson, Henry McCann. 

1850 — Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Chas. Atwell; Councilmen, Geo. 
Watson, Wm. Lockard, John Milbourn and Jesse West. 

1851 — Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Chas. Atwell; Councilmen, Geo. 
Watson, Perry Nichols, Geo. Sloan, Michael Arter. 

1852 — Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, James L. Smith; Councilmen, 
Michael Arter, L. L. Shoemaker, Perry Nichols, Thos. Baxter. 

1853— Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, J. B. Smith; Councilmen, Perry 
Nichols, L. L. Shoemaker, Burton Sinclair and J. M. Kuhn. 

1854 — Mayor, Benjamin Sinclair; Recorder, J. B. Smith; Councilmen, 
L. L. Shoemaker, P. Nichols, J. M. Kuhn, E. Swearingen. 

1855 — Mayor, Benjamin Sinclair; Recorder, J. B. Smith; Councilmen, 
Geo. Stephens, Geo. Brown, L. L. Shoemaker, J. W. Watson. 

1856 — Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, J. B. Smith; Councilmen, J. J. 
Yates, Philip Voglesong, Joseph Fox and Thos. Baxter. 

1858 — Mayor, L. L. Shoemaker; Recorder, John Robertson; Council- 
men, David Coulson, Geo. Voglesong, Theo. Arter, Lewis Mil- 
bourn and Isaac Shaw. 

1859 — Mayor, L. L. Shoemaker; Recorder, J. G. Carruthers; Council- 
men, Geo. Voglesong, Isaac Shaw, Lewis Milbourn, Joseph Fox 
and Geo. Brown. 

1860 — Mayor, L. L. Shoemaker; Recorder, J. G. Carruthers; Council- 
men, H. R. Ruth, John Vinake, Geo. Voglesong, Lewis Milbourn, 
and Joseph Fox. 

1861 — Mayor, L. L. Shoemaker; Recorder, Theo. Arter; Councilmen, 
Geo. Smith, J. W. Vinake, Geo. Brown, J. R. Fox, H. R. Ruth. 

1862 — Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Theo. Arter; Councilmen, Henry 
Walser, David Johnson, Levi Reeder, John Leavinger and Geo. 
Ickes. 

1863 — Mayor, Milo Cain; Recorder, R. G. Williams; Councilmen, Isaac 
Shaw, Resin Pritchard, Geo. Voglesong, Isaac Grim. 

1864 — Mayor, Samuel Fox; Recorder, Richard Pearce; Councilmen, 
Lewis Milbourn, Geo. Brown, Isaac Shaw, Add Haldeman and 
Joseph Heston. 

1865 — Mayor, Jesse West; Recorder, Joseph Heston; Councilmen, 
Geo. Voglesong, Zack Henry, James Sloan, Eph Shaw. 

1866 Mayor, George Voglesong; Recorder, Joe Carruthers, Coun- 
cilmen, Edwin Strahn, John Levinger, Add Haldeman, A. R. 
Arter. 

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1S67 and 1868 — Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Milo Cain; Council- 
men, Add Haldeman, John Levinger, Lewis Milbourn, Ed. 
Strahn. 

1869 — Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Richard Pearce; Councilmen, 
Lewis Parthe, Burton Sinclair, Jarvis iHotchkiss and A. Durham- 
mer. 

1871 — Mayor— G€o. Voglesong; Recorder, Alonzo Arter; Councilmen, 
Lewis Parthe, Wm. Johnson, Wm. Lawson and H. Ruth. 

1872 — Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Alonzo Arter; Councilmen, 
Henry Ruth, Geo. Brown, Dr. Robertson and John Levinger. 

1873 — Mayor — Geo. Brown; Recorder, Alonzo Arter; Councilmen, John 
Levinger, John Scotland, Richard Pearce and Joseph Kreusch. 

1874— Mayor, Geo. Brown; Recorder, R. C. Milner; Councilmen, Joseph 
Kreusch, A. R. Arter, Geo. Entriken, J. R. Ray. 

1875 — Mayor, Geo. Brown; Recorder, R. C. Milner; Councilmen, Joseph 
R. Ray, Joseph Entriken, Geo. W. Yant and Samuel J. Hol-e. 

1876 — Mayor, A. V. Johnson; Recorder, J. F. Jackson; Councilmen, 
Samuel J. Hole, A. R. Arter, Geo. Voglesong, Wm. Martin, Geo. 
W. Yant. 

1877 — Mayor, A. V. Johnson; Recorder, J. T. Jackson; Councilmen, 
Wm. Martin, Geo. Voglesong, A. R. Arter, Resin Fox, J. B. Tay- 
lor, John Scotland. 

1878 — Mayor, Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Galen Sheets; Councilmen, 

J. B. Taylor, Resin Fox, Wm. Lawson, Wm. Martin and C. A. 

Milbourn. 
1879 — Mayor — Geo. Voglesong; Recorder, Galen Sheets; Councilmen, 

C. A. Milbourn, Wm. Martin, J. B. Taylor, Wm. Lawson, John 

Scotland. 



To give all the town officers from 1879 would be a hard task at 
present, as there have been so many of whom there is no record, but 
I here give you the names of those that served as mayor. They are 
as follows: 

Geo. Brown, A. V. Johnson. Geo. Voglesong, Joel B. Taylor, Al- 
bert Fitch, A. V. Johnson, Joel B. Taylor, J. M. Hotchkiss, J. L. Her- 
bert, J. J. Brown, L. R. Benjamin and A. V. Johnson, who is mayor 
at the present time 

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Hanover as a Business Center. 



The business interests of Hanover, at the close of the Civil War 
days and up to the present time, are the most difficult to record, es- 
pecially that of the mercantile pursuits, all practically having to be 
gained from memory alone. Numerous persons of those who came 
upon the stage of action and passed out again after a brief period 
of time are likely to be overlooked, even though the historian does 
her utmost to obtain and chronicle the names of all. 

In the period just following the great civil struggle, 'Hanover had 
two well equipped 



GENERAL MERCHANTS, GROCERS. 

Of the dry goods, clothing and general merchants, following the 
firms as previously mentioned up to the present, are noted: R. A. 
Pearce, Ray & Scotland, W. H. Ray and H. H. Swearingen & Son. 
In 1895, Ralph Levy of Alliance established a branch clothing house 
in Hanover with W. P. Packer as salesman. About the year 1899 
he sold to James Estep, who conducted a general dry goods and 
notion business in connection. In 1904 he sold to Fred S. Wood, he in 
1907 selling to D. H. Speidel. 

As to the grocers since the early sixties other than those cited, 
we note Atwell & Carrothers, Philip Vogelsong, William Farrand, J. 
M. Hotchkiss, T. C. Milbourn, B. T. Norris, Swearingen Bros., and D. 
H. Speidel. 



BAKERY AND RESTAURANTS. 

The first bakery in the village was established by George Diez- 
man in 1898, he conducting same for two years, selling to J. C. 
Brannan in 1900. Mr. Brannan only owned it a short time when 
he sold to Chal Anthony. Harmon Sinclair next became proprietor, 
this in 1904. He sold to George Wernet, who discontinued the baking, 
keeping restaurant alone. Harry Gaus is the present restauranteur. 

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MEAT MARKETS. 

The first meat market known to have been established in Han- 
over was by Thomas Swaney in 1855, he continuing the same up to 
1859. In 1860, during and after the "war, a meat market was con- 
ducted by Edward St. John and Joseph Ling, they continuing up to 
about 1867 or 1868. David Sinclair was the next vender of steak, 
roasts and sausage, he operating from about 1867 to 1875. For a 
year or so following this time Hanover was without a meat market. 
About 1877 B. T. Morris took up the work and conducted a market 
for five or six years, when he sold to F. D. Taylor. After a business 
life of four or five years, Taylor sold to B. C. Wiseman. Wiseman 
was followed by A .E. Winder, and he by S. C. and Earnest Hoopes. 
The latter sold to Orrin Hoopes, a brother to S. C, they conducting 
the market for some years. Orrin sold later to his brother, who con- 
tinued up to 1907, when he retired from business. 



HOTELS. 



Since the days of 1864, when George Ickes and his mother were 
proprietors of the Mansion House, Hanover's chief hostelry, the pro- 
prietors have in their order been as follows: Burton Sinclair, James 
Crawford, G. O. Holdeman, Milton Phillips, John Scotland, Loman 
Ball, Frank D. Taylor, Claude Hasbrouck, George Sinclair, Charles 
Deer, W. J. Wilhelm, Harry James, Mick Welch, Mrs. Hearst and 
W. J. Zimmerman. Only once in its long period of years has the 
Mansion House doors failed to swing open to the public, this extend- 
ing from the latter part of 1906 to that of 1907. 

In late years, in addition to the hotel, a boarding house has been 
maintained, Mrs. F. D. Taylor conducting one at the present time. 
No one need never go away hungry from Hanover. 



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LIVERY BARNS. 

In 1864 Hanover had two livery barns, one on the present barn 
site, conducted by A. J. Haldeman, the second in the north part of 
town, maintained by George Hull. John B. Speidel also kept a few 
horses for hire at this time. Holdeman's successor was Taylor Tem- 
ple, who bought the properrty about 1875, doing a large business for 
a number of years. He sold to D. J. Vanfossan, the latter afterward 
coming into possession of the business again. Emmet Winder, Wilson 
Ramsey, James Noling and Orin Harsh have also been Hanover 
liverymen, the latter with John E. McAllister as associate in business 
at the present time. 



HARNESS SHOPS. 



Joseph Sultner was a harness maker and saddler in Hanover fol- 
lowing war days, establishing a business while yet Jacob Lindesmith 
was here, later retiring from the work to take up the study of den- 
tistry. Following Sultner came James Linn, who remained in busi- 
ness practically up to the time of his death in 1904, though four score 
years and more of age. In the more recent years Joseph Crubaugh 
also conducted harness trade and repair work in the town. R. R. 
Summers is the harness tradesman at this time. 



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MARBLE CUTTERS. 

A marble cutter named John Kemble established a monumental 
works in Hanover in 1864, conducting same for two or three years, 
when he sold to a man from Salineville, whose name cannot be 
recalled. From him it passed into the hands of Samuel Jackson, who 
remained in charge until within recent years. Samuel Moorehead 
engaged in this branch of work in Hanover also for a time. F. F. 
Bost has this line of trade in charge today. 



JEWELERS. 



George W. Stratton began a watch and clock repairing business 
about the year 1885, and for some years his sign, a big watch, 
floated to the breeze. 

In 1902, C. F. Kesselmire, of Salem, established a fine jewelry 
store in the village, doing a general repair business, but only con- 
ducted it for a few months, when he removed it to Sebring. 



TONSORIAL ARTISTS. 

Ab Gray was the first knight of the razor and shears recalled to 
have established tonsorial parlors in Hanover, he being in business 
long before and up to the time of the war. Since his day we find in 
turn Albert McPherson, Thomas E. McPherson, John Williams, — 
Ashbrook, Mart Vernon, Jesse Vernon. 



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FURNITURE DEALERS. 

J. M. Hotchkiss and Alonzo Sinclair were furniture dealers in 
(Hanover during the latter seventies and early eighties, Sinclair later 
buying out the partner and conducting the business himself. For a 
time, along in the nineties, a furniture store was conducted by Chal. 
Anthony. 



FUNERAL DIRECTORS. 

The first funeral director in Hanover was Herod B. Pearce. He 
was followed by J. B. McCrea, Erastus Eels, Hotchkiss & Sinclair, 
Alonzo Sincliar, George Brown, S. A. Henderson, Thurman Kentner. 
Brown and Henderson were each in business here at the same time. 
Brown and Kentner still remain. Of these Brown is perhaps the 
oldest funeral director of this day in the state, being 84 years of 
age, while Mr. Kentner is undoubtedly the youngest, being at this 
time (1908) but 23 years old. What is more remarkable in his case 
is the fact that he was established in business two years before he 
had reached his majority. Despite his early years, he enjoys a nice 
patronage and has entire confidence and respect of all. 



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PHYSICIANS. 

Of the list of physicians who have practiced their professions in 
Hanover other than Drs. J. J. Yates and James Robertson, priorly 
mentioned, were S. S. Robertson, S. J. Hole, G. W. Sanor, W. D. 
McCleery, L. S. Aspey, L. A. Connell, J. L. Herbert and A. S. Mc- 
Henry, the two latter being the present physicians of the town. 



DENTAL SURGEONS. 

The first dental surgeon in Hanover was Dr. Joseph Sultner, who 
left the harness bench in 1864 or 1865 to take up the study of the 
profession. He began the practice in the town, and ever resided 
therein. 

Drs. L. O. Frantz and A. R. Liber were the next practicing dental 
surgeons for Hanover, the wife of the former being a Hanover Town- 
ship resident by birth and nativity. Dr. Frantz practiced from 

to , when he moved to Alliance. Dr. Liber still remains. 



PHOTOGRAPHERS. 



Photography was never regularly established in Hanover, there 
being long interludes or periods between those who came on the 
scene with camera and chemicals. The first photographer for the 
village was Chalkley Milbourn, he taking up the work in 1854, not 
many years remote from the discovery of the art, and at a time w^hen 
the necessary supplies cost a neat sum of money, his lens alone 
having cost him $160. Mr. Milbourn is yet living, and is one of the 
oldest disciples of Daguerre in the state. 

Along in the sixties Arthur Delano engaged in photography in 
Hanover, carrying on the work for sometime, when he also retired. 

"Webster Welsh is the present picture taker of the village, he 
coming to the town in 1900. 



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PRINTING AND PAPERS. 

The first man to engage in the art preservative in Hanover was 
Joel B. Taylor, he pui-chasing a small, second-hand job press from 
a man in Franklin township about the year 1877. Mr. Taylor was 
then in the 53rd year of his age, but pinned his faith on the proverb 
of Solomon, "Seest thou a man diligent in his business he shall 
stand before kings," in the mastery of the work. He did master the 
art, and from this press came the "Ohio Crowder," the only paper 
the village ever had. It was not a large sheet, to be sure, just what 
its name implied, but it attracted attention and met with encourage- 
ment. Some time later Mr. Tayler purchased a larger press, changed 
the name of paper to the "Home Visitor," and enlarged and improved! 
it to a most creditable degree, associating with him in its publication 
his son, A. W. Taylor, and established with the business a book store 
in connection. The son remained with the father about two years, 
when he retii-ed to take up the study of medicine, the book store 
about this time being closed out. The father continued the paper to 
about 1888, when he sold to Roy Harris, of Salem. Mr. Harris 
published the paper from spring until fall, but not finding the vocation 
as remunerative as he had anticipated, returned to his readers the 
balance due on subscription and retired from the field. 

In 1903 he formed a partnership with Ralph Mumford of Saline- 
ville, in the promotion of a paper there, moving his press, and issuing 
the Hanover Record from the Salineville office. The Salineville fea- 
ture of the enterprise failed, and he returned to devote his entire atten- 
tion to the Hanover work. In either 1904 or 1905 he discontinued the 
paper here, taking up the work at Carrollton. 

A paper known as the Hanover Mirror was issued la 1879, and 
published somewhat irregularly up to 1881, its mission being wholly 
that of an advertising medium. In 1881 it was advanced to a monthly, 
correspondents being secured in neighboring towns to write the news 
from their localities for it, and a most creditable publication was 
thereby established. It was discontinued in 1884. J. B. Ray was 
manager of this paper, while Attorney A. V. Johnson had charge of 
its news and editorial construction. 



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TELEPHONES. 

Telephones had their introduction into Hanover in 1895 or 1896, 
wlien a line was constructed connecting the village with Kensington, 
the terminus being the depot and G. A. Sheets' hardware store. The 
poles used in the building were oak saplings cut from the neighboring 
woodlands, while but one wire, and that of the common order, 
served to convey the sounds. 

One day in the latter part of 1888 or ides of 1899, G. W. Sharp, 
former Hanover man, came to the village from his home in Salem, 
and in conversation with Bert Melbourne and F. D. Taylor, the mat- 
ter of the telephone and the possibilities of a good line for the town 
was touched upon. Mr. Sharp promised assistance, with the result 
that manager of the Bell system at Salem was seen, and a franchise 
asked of council by the company and granted. A substantial line with 
copper wire was built to the village from Salem and the system in- 
stalled with 26 phones. 

The Eastern Ohio Telephone Co., an independent system, whose 
headquarters is at East Rochester, about this time also asked a fran- 
chise of council, looking toward the installing of their system, the 
same at first not meeting with favor, a preference being shown the 
Bell people. The later' purchased the little Kensington-Hanover line 
and thus gained egress to the village. Since they were granted 
privilege to construct their lines, and now have also a substantial 
network of wire. In 1906 these people built a cross line north from 
Hanover intersecting that running east and west at New Garden 
central. 

In 1905 the Winona Telephone Co., another branch of the Inde- 
pendent system, connected with the East Ohio at Hanover, their 
lines coming by way of Dungannon on the east, so that today no 
town has a better telephone connection and service. 



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DRUGGISTS. 

From the day when Hesten and Reeder were partners in the drug 
trade, the line is a long one. First we have the buying out by Mr. 
Heston of his partners, and carrying on the business for a time him- 
self, later selling to E. L. Strohn. After a few months Heston buys 
the business back. He was succeeded by Lewis Milbourn and J. M. 
Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss in the course of time sells his interest to his 
business associate, he later selling to Stephen Keith. In 1869, E. L. 
Strohn became Keith's successor, and remained in charge for six 
years, when he sold to H. J. iHaldeman. Haldeman sold to Sam Bur- 
son, who unfortunately was burned out September 11, 1885. 

Just prior to the purchase of the store from Stephen Keith by 
E. L. Strohn in 1869, Dr. James Jackson established a second drug 
house in Hanover, this passing into the hands of Lewis Milbourn in 
1883. Mr. Milbourn discontinued the business about 1890, when for 
a period the town was without a drug store. In 1894, T. D. Cross 
established a drug business in the village, and in 1898, Sam Burson, 
a former druggist of the town returned and also opened a store. 
Mr. Cross closed out in 1901 and moved to Minerva. Mr. Burson 
still remains. Dr. G. W. Sanor and Albert Lower opened a drug 
store in the town about 1880, but a year later this w^as destroyed by 
fire and never re-established. 



HANOVER CORNET BAND. 

Hanover Village had a fine coi'net band of eleven pieces under 
the leadership of Thos. Fox. The band was organized in the village 
in 1847, through the efforts of A. R. Arter and others. There were 
originally fifteen pieces, and in a brief space of time the Hanover 
band was a well drilled organization, whose fame extended east and 
west as far and farther than Buffalo and Chicago, whither it was fre- 
quently called. The first band leader was Lewis Carr, who came to 
the town with a show and was induced to stay behind and take charge 
of the Hanover band. He continued to serve as such for several 
years, and when he was absent his place was filled by Lucian 
Shoemaker. 

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THOUGHTLESSNESS. 

They say the world is round, and yet 

I often think it square; 
So many little hurts we get 

From corners here and there. 
But one sad truth in life I found 

While journeying east and west — 
The only folks we really wound 

Are those we love the best. 
We flatter those we scarcely know — 

We please the fleeting guest, 
And deal full many a thoughtless blow 

To those who love us best. 



There is so much bad in the best of us, 
And so much good in the worst of us, 
That it scarcely behooves any of us 
To talk about the rest of us. 



This cold world we are living in 
Is mighty hard to beat; 
We get a thorn with every rose — 
But ain't the roses sweet? 



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CIRCUS AND OPERA. 

In days when circus and menagerie managements traveled by 
road there was no better show town anywhere than Hanover, all 
the big shows of the time locking with favor on the village as a place 
wherein to pitch their tents. Every year saw its aggregation of griz- 
zlies, lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants and funny clowns in Hanover. 
In 1864, followirg the rebellion, when the boys of the 115th O. V. I. 
returned, Dan Rice, the greatest showman of his time, exhibited here. 
John Robinson was here with his shows two or three times, as was 
also Van Amburg. Yankee Robinson and the May Be & Cross Be 
shioiws, popular in their day and generation, were also here. It was 
not unusual for a show management to sell from 2,000 to 2,500 tickets 
for the exhibit of the day and 2,000 for that of the night. 

The town hall was built about 1883, the second story being ar- 
ranged for the opera, numerous excellent troupes appearing before 
its footlights. The hall was dedicated by that popular man of the 
stage, Felix A. Vincent, assisted by a talented company of actors. 

James S. Garside, the Hanover township boy, who has achieved 
considerable prominence as an actor, and who has appeared on the 
stage in almost every state of the union, has greeted fine audiences 
here upon several occasions, both with professional talent and with 
local companies while on a visit to his old Hanover home. 



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BOOT AND SHOE DEALERS. 

William L. Parthe, Hanover's boot and shoe dealer prior, during 
and immediately following the Civil War, left the village in either 
1867 or 1868, and about this time we find Henry Keith and Joseph 
Heston carrying on similar enterprise. 

John B. Speidel was a shoemaker, plying his awls and waxed 
ends in Hanover also at this time, and in 1867 or 1868, we find him 
branching out and carrying a stock of ready-made footwear, finally 
extensively engaging in the trade and continuing up to 1894, when 
he was succeeded by his son, D. H. Speidel, he still carrying a com- 
plete line of stock. 

Thomas Vernon, along in the '70's, had an excellent shoe store 
in Hanover, his successor being William Moore. During later years 
Forest Koffel, Faloon & Melbourne and H. C. Button also conducted 
shoe store enterprises. 

In 1907, L. F. Ling opened a shoe house in the village, and carries 
a nice line of stock. 

James Gallaher was also during his life one of the old line shoe- 
makers of Hanover. 



GUNSMITH. 



William Johnson, a skilled gunsmith, came to Hanover an es- 
tablished a business during the winter of 1864 and 1865. He continued 
the work practically up to the time of death, March 19, 1885. He 
died at the age of 71 years. 



BLACKSMITHS. 



Hanover for many years had two well established smithy 

stands, each enjoying a splendid trade. Among the long line of smiths 

for the town were David Johnson, William Lockard, Walter Lockard, 

Joseph Kreusch, Wesley Fox, Samuel Fox, Jasper Johnson, Robert 

Campbell, Wilson Ramsey, F. J. Davis and A. J. Hoffman. 



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HARDWARE, STOVES AND TINWARE. 

In about 1870 William Lawson and Aaron Derhammer opened 
a general hardware, the first ever in the village, nothing in the way 
of hardware other than the shelf goods kept by other merchants hav- 
ing priorly been handled, the people hitherto going to New Garden 
for their needs in this line. The firm's successors have been G. W. 
Yant, Abe Shively, G. A. Sheets and C. E. Sinclair. Shively also 
handled stoves and tinware. 



COOPER SHOP. 



The making of barrels and casks, one of the obsolete industries 
of the little towns in times past, was for many years a thriving in^ 
(iustry in Hanover. Two shops were maintained. Alex McKee was 
the last of the coopers, his shop being operated about 1870. 



FEED AND GRAIN HOUSE. 

The only feed and grain store in Hanover since war days, other 
than the mills was conducted by H. C. Button, he having agency and 
selling commercial fertilizers in addition. It was only maintained for 
a year or so. 



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Secret Societies of Hanover. 



F. AND A. M. 



Free and Accepted Masons was organized Oct. 21, 1868, with ten 
charter members; at this time (1908) has a membership of 69. 

Eastern Star, ladies' auxiliary of the Masonic lodge, organized 
Oct. 25, 1905, with 25 charter members, at the present time (1908) 
has 55 members. 



JUNIOR ORDER AMERICAN MECHANICS 

A lodge of this society was instituted in Hanover in April of 1889 
and for a time flourished to a remarkable degree, having about 80 
names at one time upon its membership roll. It passed into history 
the latter part of 1894. It was known as Garfield Council and was 
organized with 46 charter members, A. E. Winder being its first coun- 
cillor, A. V. Johnson recording secretary and F. M. Milbourn financial 
secretary. 



DENNISON POST NO. 251, G. A. R. 

The institution of the order of the Grand Army of the Republic 
in Hanover dates back to November of 1864, following the return or 
home-coming of the boys of Company C, 143d O. V. I., of which A. R 
Arter was captain. All became charter members of the lodge. It con- 
tinued up to the spring of 1866, when it disbanded. In 1868 it was 
reorganized, among its list of charter members being J. B. Taylor, 
J. B. Ray, Samuel Rhodes, Daniel Burt, Job Reeder, B. T. Norris, 
Henry Weaver and J. G. Carrothers. It has held its charter from that 
day to the present, it now having a membership of fifteen; the officers 
being as follows: 

Commander — T. C. Milbourn. 

Vice Commander — G. F. Copeland. 

Junior Vice Commander — Henry Weaver. 

Officer of the Day — Elwood Miller. 

Quartermaster — ^J. M. Hotchkiss. 

Adjutant — ^Webster Welsh. 

Sentinel — John Stambaugh. 

At one time this lodge had a membership of about 60, but a with- 
drawal of a number in 1878 or 1879 to organize a new lodge at 
Lynchburg materially weakened the order. 

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KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES. 

The order of the Knights of the Maccabees was instituted April 
19, 1889 with the following officers: 

Past Commander, G. A. Sheets; Commander, Charles Wernet; 
Record Keeper, D. H. Speidel. 



L. O. T. M. 



The order of Lady Maccabees came into being January 29, 1902, 
the following being its first officers: 

Past Commander — Alice Martin. 
Commander— Josephine Aspey. 
Lieutenant Commander— Alvaretta Swearingen. 
Record Keeper — Rosa E. Anthony. 
Finance Keeper — Eliza McCleery. 
Chaplain — Emma E. Winder. 
Sergeant at Arms — Catherine Hanselman. 
Master at Arms — Maria Sinclair. 
Sentinel — ^Rosetta F. Reeder. 
Picket — Georgia Henderson. 

The order today has a membership of 33, Mrs. Lizzie Wernet 
being commander and Mrs. Alice Martin record keeper. 



INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. 

A lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was instituted 
in Hanover in 1876. 



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Hanover is about 597 feet above Lake Erie, and is 1180 feet above 

sea level. 

Mr. Jack 'Henry has a genuine Martin Luther Bible, two hundred 
and eighty-eight years old. 

Herod Pearce, the first undertaker that we can learn of, followed 
this business for many years, the price then paid for a coffin was $1.00 
a foot. 

David Miller, Ellwood Miller's grandfather, wanted some pepper 
to put in sausage, and had to go to Lisbon to get it. It took one 
bushel of wheat to get one pound of pepper. 

Thomas Richards built the house where James Linn, 
barnessmaker, lived. Before his buying, it was used by Lawrence 
Ling as a hotel and bar. 




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NO SECTS IN HEAVEN 



Talking of sects till late one eve, 
Of the various doctrines the saints believe, 
That night I stood in a troubled di'eam, 
By the side of a darkly flowing stream. 

And a "Churchman" down to the river came. 
When I heard a strange voice call his name. 
"Good father, stop; when you cross this tide. 
You must leave your robes on the other side." 

But the aged father did not mind; 
And his long gown floated out behind, 
As down the stream his way he took, 
His pale hand clasping his gilt-edged book. 

"I'm bound for heaven; and when I'm there, 
I shall want my book of Common Prayer; 
And though I put on a starry crown, 
I shall feel quite lost without my gown." 

Then he fixed his eyes on the shining track. 
But his gown was heavy and held him back. 
And the poor old father tried in vain 
A single step in the flood to gain. 

I saw him again on the other side, 
But his silk gown floated on the tide; 
And no one asked, in that blissful spot. 
Whether he belonged to "the Church" or not. 

Then down to the river a Quaker strayed; 
His dress of a somber hue was made; 
"My coat and hat must be all of gray; 
I cannot go any other way." 

Then he buttoned his coat straight up to his chin, 
And staidly, solemnly waded in. 
And his broad-brimmed hat he pulled down tight 
Over his forehead so cold and white. 

But a strong wind carried away his hat; 
A moment he silently sighed over that; 
And then as he gazed to the further shore. 
The coat slipped off and was seen no more. 

As he entered heaven, his suit of gray 
Went quietly sailing away, away; 
And none of the angels questioned him 
About the width of his beaver's brim. 

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Next came Dr. Watts with a bundle of Psalms 

Tied nicely up in his aged arms, 

And hymns, as many, a very wise thing, 

That the people in heaven "all round" might sing. 

But I thought that he heaved an anxious sigh, 
As he saw that the river ran broad and high, 
And looked rather surprised as one by one 
The Psalms and Hymns in the wave went down. 

And after him with his MSS., 

Came Wesley, the pattern of godliness. 

But he cried, "Dear me, what shall I do? 

The water has soaked them through and through. 

And there on the river, far and wide. 

Away they w^ent down the swollen tide; 

And the saint, astonished, passed through alone. 

Without his manuscripts, up to the throne. 

Then gravely walking, two saints by name, 
Down to the stream together came; 
But as they stopped at the river's brink, 
I saw one saint from the other shrink. 

"Sprinkled or plunged, may I ask you, friend, 
How you attained to life's great end?" 
"Thus, with a few drops on my brow." 
"But I have been dipped, as you'll see me now, 
And I really think it will hardly do, 
As I'm 'close communion,' to cross with you; 
You're bound, I know, to the realms of bliss, 
But you must go that way and I'll go this." 

Then straightway plunging with all his might. 
Away to the left — his friend to the right. 
Apart they went from this world of sin, 
But at last together they entered in. 

And now, when the river was rolling on, 

A Presbyterian church went down; 

Of women there seemed an innumerable throng, 

But the men I could count as they passed along. 

And concerning the road they could never agree, 
The old or the new way, which- it should be, 
Nor even a moment paused to think 
That both would lead to the river's brink. 



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And sound of murmuring long and loud, 
Came ever up from the moving crowd: 
"You're in the old way and I'm in the new; 
That is the false and this is the true;" — 
Or, "I'm in the old way, and you're in the new; 
That is the false and this is the true." 

But the brethren only seemed to speak; 
Modest the sisters walked, and meek. 
And if ever one of them chanced to say 
What troubles she met with on the way. 
How she longed to pass to the other side. 
Nor feared to cross over the swelling tide, 

A voice arose from the brethren then, 
"Let no one speak but the 'holy men;' 
For have ye not heard the words of Paul, 
'Oh, let the women keep silence all?'" 

I watched them long in my curious dream. 
Till they stood by the borders of the stream; 
Then, just as I thought, the two ways met; 
But all the brethren were talking yet. 
And would talk on till the heaving tide 
Carried them over, side by side — 
Side by side, for the way was one; 
The toilsome journey of life was done; 
And all who in Christ the Saviour died 
Came out alike on the other side. 

No forms or crosses or books had they; 

No gowns of silk or suits of gray; 

No creeds to guide them or MSS.; 

For all had put on Christ's righteousness. — Selected. 




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